Hastings Molly rings vs Total Seal??

[JeffG]

even changed the intake gasket for those of you thinking that might be it Hijacking thread again. Sorry!

 

[Rickracer]

I agree

Check your turbo...turbine-side oil seal (split ring) leaks smoke like that

Generally speaking, worn or non sealing rings will cause smoke more under load or decel, rather than at idle. I would probably look elsewhere for the source of your smoke.

 

[Steve V]

I know this is not a Chevy Board,I have 2 Monte SS's and 1 86 Gn.I have total seal 2nd gapless in one of the SS's and it smokes like a train at idle. Down the road it is fine only at idle. I have 35,000 on the rebuild,I think it's the RINGS!!!I heard something about need a 3-5hg vaccum in the crankcase to keep the oil rings sealed When I pull the motor I will have the heads torn down and checked and if they are okay(and should be they where fresh with everything else)I will toss those rings in the trash for Hastings. I didn't use the powder to break them in either. I also heard something about the cylinder walls need a certain finish to work with Total seals. All of this is was to years ago,but she smokes and other wise runs great.

 

[DR BOOST]

Well if its not the rings, i guess i should start pointing at my GN1's

 

[Mac in SD]

Originally posted by JeffG
Thanks Mac, but the plugs are wet with oil. I did check the turbo just for grins and it's dry on both sides.................

DOH! You did say that. I need to read more carefully. Hope it's something easier than a rebuild for ya', Jeff.