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350 oil fouling sparkplugs

 
jeephunter jeephunter
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 10/08
Posted: 05/06/09
11:57 AM

my gmc 350 w/50,000 miles, oil fouls the front 2 spark plugs on the drivers side. the compression is 150 to 170 on all 8 cylinders.It runs good until the plugs foul. anyone have any ideas on what to check or what to fix  

 
manontractor manontractor
Guru | Posts: 752 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 05/06/09
12:24 PM

i would replace valve stem seals  
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04-Z71 04-Z71
Guru | Posts: 1026 | Joined: 09/08
Posted: 05/06/09
01:45 PM

does it blow smog on cold starts  
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jeephunter jeephunter
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 10/08
Posted: 05/07/09
10:24 AM

no, only a little steam  

 
04-Z71 04-Z71
Guru | Posts: 1026 | Joined: 09/08
Posted: 05/07/09
12:15 PM

usually a lil grey smoke will blow out on cold starts when the seals are going out  
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