1997 BMW 323 bmw 323 i

1997 BMW 323
107,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SHUFF24
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hi all my bmw is blowing blue smoke out. the car has oil in and sounds normal the car is 323 i 1997 can you please help me thank you
Mar 30, 2010 at 2:01 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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To start, I would need to see if there is vacuum leak in the intake system. I use a smoke machine. Also if the valve stem seals are allowing oil to pass, the car can smoke, it's not overfull is it?
Mar 30, 2010 at 4:32 PM
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SHUFF24
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no the oil is not overfull the car has not moved for a year it sounds lovely i just hope the rings have not gone is it a big job
Mar 31, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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