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Old 02-13-2018, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Pushrod View Post
I was told that the valve stem seal issue is often exacerbated by the upper engine leaks that cause issues with the oiling to the valve stems, and that repairing those leaks prior to the valve stem seal issue showing up can often delay the onset of the valve stem seal issue. Seems a bit far fetched. Any thoughts?

I had the dreaded oil consumption/loss (even though I'm downtown, walk to work and drive like 2 miles a week) it was pretty much every month oil had to be topped off at the dealer. My Indy saw the Crank Case Valve had a leak (which I've read can be the other culprit in oil consumption, white smoke out the exhaust) and fixed it. Since then, oil consumption is normal.

FYI I am in Chicago as well (Streeterville next to the lake), who are you using for your Indy ? I'm using M & R Car Import Services (on Sheffield) in Lincoln Park.
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