Date:         Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:10:21 -0500 (EST)
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From:         ERIC ZENO <emz@pgh.nauticom.net>
Subject:      Re: 87 Burning Oil


On Tue, 28 Jan 1997, Dave wrote:

> Help please!
> I have a 1987 2.1L which burns oil.  It only burns for about 3 or 4 seconds
> and only happens at low rpm under stress (i.e. going up a hill).  When it
> starts burning a big blue cloud, about the size of the van comes out, there
> is also a metalic tapping noise, loud enough to be heard from the drivers
> seat.  There is also a BIG loss of power.  The engine uses about 1 quart of
> oil per 400 to 1000 miles, it varies greatlly.  This started recently, I
> Dave
    (snip)

     I read in the FAQ's this my be a oil pressure relief valve
     that is stuck.                                ERic ZEno

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