:( It all started about 3 months ago .my supercharged 96 bonne started smoking.it smokes when i stop at idol,it smokes when i rev it up,but no smoke at crusing or morning start up, or until it gets warm .i am wandering if iit has something to do with vac?and i am losing oil this is very embarrsing. any help ? the engine is a rebuilt 3.8, 3 years old recon engine from advance auto. when it started it done it in about 3 days if you need any more info please email me
@moore4158bellsouth.net

Is it blue oil smoke for sure? White smoke? Black smoke?

Since it does it at idle when it'* warm, have you ever tried to smell it for an extra identifyer?

:? it is blue for sure and it smells like oil

My 95 does this too and it is oil for sure. My intake gaskets were done last summer and it was not doing it then. I did notice that after switching the cat two weeks ago it is not as bad though. :? It dosent use that much maybe a quart a month or less. I will follow this thread closely.

Some of these guys are better at diag. your problem than me, but since I'm here... have you tried replacing the PCV valve? Running a compression check might tell you something. (Piston rings?) Valve guides/seals usually smoke after sitting shortly after a run and then starting up.
Then, you get the big old puff of smoke >

I am not sure come to think of it if I replaced my PCV but that would definately do it. Thanks for the tip and I will try it.

For some reason I'm finding this thread confusing. :?

Is this issue on your supercharged Bonnie? The 96?

Where is this oil coming from? Can you actually see the smoke cloud under the hood?

You could be suffering from worn out valve cover gaskets. It'* common for them to leak on the L67 (Series II Supercharged) engine.

Yes the author is asking about his SC 96, and it sounds like it is coming out of the tailpipe like my 95 SE is.