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3.5 mitsi smoker
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:36 pm
by Whanga4x4
I have a 98 challenger with the 3.5l v6 which seems to run well on 98 octane, however when we are out track hunting, after prolonged low speed running it starts smoking like a poker player. Anyone got any ideas on how best to look after these engines and what I can do to stop the smoking problem?
Re: 3.5 mitsi smoker
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:59 am
by zukmeista
Valve stem seals, they all do it eventually.
Re: 3.5 mitsi smoker
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2013 4:50 pm
by slidenyo
any mitsi I've had has drank oil and had noisy lifters,
I have gone to 15w50 on both suspects and it cured both problems on both,
it would seem the factory recommended shit is just too thin for a worn engine.
Or it could just need some maintenance as above ^
Re: 3.5 mitsi smoker
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:42 pm
by Jamie
Mine does this also
it sux and is fumy as. Also keen on any remedies that dont involve pulling the engine down
Re: 3.5 mitsi smoker
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:46 pm
by Crash bandicoot
Valve Stem Seals.