Anybody have oil consumption issue and do TSB 05-06-01-035A?
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As far as that bulletin goes, I have run into this a couple times.....makes sure there are no external leaks, and then take off the valve covers, and using proper procedures, remove the rocker and ex valve spring, to makes sure the seals are seated on the bosses.....sometimes you don't even have to do that to verify......just take a magnet and run it in the oil residing in the bottom of the head, and if you may find metal ring pieces attached to the magnet, you found your problem......
Oh, and use a Sharpie to mark each one for which cylinder each comes out of. Post a pic of them here if you want, too.
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Is the underside of the car oily? . . . especially right behind the engine?
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OP, you might try replacing the PCV (inexpensive, and Google is your friend) to see if that helps with the oil consumption issue before delving into more time consuming and expensive repairs.
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And also make sure that if there should be any O-rings, they are properly installed and in operable condition.
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To answer questions: The underside is pretty clean for a car with 100K. No obvious leak paths. I've pulled the PCV and it is an ACDelco piece with an o-ring and it looked clean as well. I need to pull the valve covers and the plugs like was mentioned. Unfortunately its my wifes daily driver so it doesn't get much downtime (and she hates driving my truck so swapping isn't an option). I hope to make some progress on it in the next 2 weeks. Thanks for all the suggestions. This board is much more active than another I've posted to and I appreciate it.
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Definitely understand that. At least you can keep tabs on it so it doesn't run out.
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