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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L Blue Smoke
Posted to European Engine on 10/20/2003 19 Replies

I'm pretty sure this is a valve guide problem, but some unusual symptoms. The blue smoke is intermittent- not like usual worn valve guides. Most of the time there is no smoke even after an extended idle. We are able to duplicate blue smoke from exhaust when ca...

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car Vehicle Data

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

VIN WDBBA48D2J
Engine5.6 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
AffectedBlue Smoke
ConditionsBurns Oil
Misc.107 Chassis
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

VIN WDBBA48D2J
Engine5.6 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
AffectedBlue Smoke
ConditionsBurns Oil
Misc.107 Chassis