Well, I'm starting to get the feeling that I will be needing some serious engine work soon. I have been noticing more and more valve ticking to accompany my increasing oil consumption. Frequently, on startups, I get a lot of blue smoke from my exhaust. I was also told by a few people that they have seen blue smoke come from the exhaust on acceleration. I seem to be going through about a quart of oil a week. Occasionally, I'll get a little rough idle on startup but, that usually smooths out after a few seconds. The low end hesitation that I have I like to blame on my VANOS seals. Other than that stuff, she seems to be running fine. Just noisy and smokey.
I have already replaced my oil filter housing gasket and CCV. Those were my first guesses as to where my oil was going. With those eliminated, I think all I'm left with piston blow by. Woo hoo! for failing rings. What do you guys think? What should I do next?
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