Jet Black

Was given an EG dx last week. Its gonna be my beater...so I dont intend on dropping allot of cash in it.

Odd thing though: Noticed that during a hard shift from 1st to second it spewed a cloud.

So I pulled over and had a friend rev the engine. It was dark, but the exhaust seems clear up until a given RPM (no tach), probably neer 4000, then it turns into a cloud. Its bad enough to engulf the car.

I pulled the PCV valve and it was a bit oily and jammed. Installed a used one from my 90 Si, let the car warm up and checked again. I still shoot clouds.

I ran the compression and get 210 210 200 210. The rusults might be a bit off since the valve cover gasket leaks so I end up having a few drips of oil fall into the cylender when I pull a plug.

Car has ~ 269 000 km

I have an 89 DX that burns oil, but doesnt create so much smoke so instantly...its more of a gradual thing on the 89. Its like I have smoke VTEC on the eg

RacerAce6

try some sort of a oil or smoke treatment, hopefully that will help momentarely

opkjoblacsh

i dont know what motor your eg has in it but it could be your vtec leaking oil? lol i have know idea just a suggestion dont

dont flame me

JDM-EJ1

Okay, how do you do a compression test? Is it hard? I would like to do one myself. Can you do it yourself? Or does it have to be done professionally?

hondainspired

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there not really that hard....just gotta have a compression tester.... i think i'm going to do a compression test on mine as well (as i just got it and would like to know what kind of condtion i'm looking at)

JDM-EJ1

Where do I get one of these compression testers? How much do they cost? How do I do it?&gt;

untitledsn41

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you have been here and you still dont know to search...

http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php

John in NorCal

thanks^^

Jet Black

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dont flame me </TD></TR></TABLE>

EG DX, d15b7

JDM-EJ1

I did do a search and found nothing that I was looking for. Quit being a dick .

JDM-EJ1

http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php[/QUOTE]

Good link. Now, could that damage anything while doing that? Like cranking the motor over 5 times with the pedal to the floor?

hondainspired

compression tests are actualy fun to do

why would u crank 5 times with the pedal to the floor?!?!

slambedcivic

Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer

ABK

you prolly got bad valve guides along with seal. Compression test won't tell you those are leaking. I wouldn't worry too much if it's your beater. Just don't beat on it and add oil when needed.

I wouldn't use non of the Lucas Oil Crap
it's basicly a higher viscousity oil, and pretty much same thing with the tranny fluid
I would only use it if I need to sell my car ASAP.

Jet Black

I have to pass smog test with the car though

And no, cranking yoiur car over with the pedal to the floor during a compression test isnt bad for it.

I'm confused about the valve seals beeing the problem though, the normal sympotms are puffing when its been sitting for a while...I dont have that

opkjoblacsh

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rings are bad has the motor been rebuilt recently?

ABK

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rings are bad has the motor been rebuilt recently?
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His compression test says otherwise.

bad valve seals would cause you to burn oil when you step on the gas when they are about to give out.

slambedcivic

go change your oil... and add a quart of lucas oil stabilizer.... change the oil 1000 miles later, and use the stabilizer again... it worked on my D15B7.... sealed the seats right up. RARELY did i get any more smoke.

Jet Black

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His compression test says otherwise.

bad valve seals would cause you to burn oil when you step on the gas when they are about to give out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Something is up with my compression tests, my other civic burns oil like hell, and I again get good results.

Ièm gooing to try and seak up as much oil as possible from the spark plug channels before pulling em to isnert the compressiwon tester...maybe the few drops of oil that fall cause the rings to seal.

and no the engine hasnt been rebuilt recently.

Ièm leaning towards oil stabilizer or such gunk..