Mike386 Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 88 GL 1.8 SPFI Non-Turbo I replaced the PCV valve which was gummed up, as several people here suggested. I drove the car for a short distance, a mile or two, and suddenly I had a ton of blue smoke pouring out the tail pipe and the engine died the moment I let off the gas. I stomped the pedal several times and the engine finally started back up again. As long as I kept the rpm up around 3000 I was fine, but if let run any lower the h p fell off and it wanted to die. I limped it back home and it finally idle but at 200 or 300 rpm. Also noticed it was blowing oil out of the intake again. Could this be worn or sticking valves? Once again, HELP! -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I would try another PCV valve. I have seen a new one fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Try a genuine OEM subaru valve. Also make sure all of the pcv hoses are not clogged up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I suggest a compression test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Check your breather hoses too for clogging..my 88 GL did that too and the PVC was fine I had a clogged line on the right side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Check the PCV hoses very thoroughly. You could try running the engine with the PCV system disconnected and seeing if the oil spews out of the hoses. That would tell you if it is in fact excessive crankcase pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench Princess Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I would keep a rag or two handy if you plan on doing that though or you could end up with a big oily mess. Just my thought though, feel free to make soobie soup if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik R Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 If your compression is good, then maybe you need the hose kit for your PCV system. If you have large hoses on the pass. side and from the valve covers and one skinny hose from the intake "boot" to a "T" fitting and large hose down to the PCV, it will suck in oil everytime you make a sharp or high banking turn to the right. I have pics, too big to post here. PM or email if you want to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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