>Jim Warman wrote:
>> Even as an experiment, changing the valve stem seals can proove fruitful....
>> This can be accomplished without removing the heads and rates about a 4 on a
>> 1 - 5 scale of difficulty.
>>
>> If the oil ring are worn, one would expect the compression rings to be in
>> the same shape. A cylinder leak test is not a be all/end all test without
>> other tests being done (aside from the fact that a cylinder leak test can
>> only suggest the condition of the compression rings). The puff of smoke on
>> start up is usually a good indicator of stem seal concerns.. the only sure
>> way of confirming this is to visually check. It is more than likely that
>> there are many more trouble free miles to be had from your car with a simple
>> repair.
>
>     It seems the moron troll doesn't know the difference between oil
>smoke and unburnt fuel smoke. It's obvious with all the post this guy is
>a hack that is jealous of good mechanics. He is the number one reason
>NOT to take your car to a dealer.