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My 2000 Jetta uses alot of oil. 1/2 quart every fuel fill-up (600-700mi/tank). Some of my mods include a ported head, cam, RC5, 17/22 turbo, and FMIC. There is 274,000 miles on the car.
My questions are:
I wouldn't mind hearing from Frank06 on the valve guide issues, as he is very knowledgable about those things.
Any help and insights would be appreciated!
- The compression test yeilded 400psi for all four
- There was no visible oil in the intercooler piping
- There were no visible sreaks of oil on the engine, or visible leaks
- The head was rebuilt with all new valves, seals, springs and associated components when it was ported
My questions are:
- Is it the piston rings?
- Could the head porter taken a little too much meat off around the valve guides, causing them to wiggle and loose oil?
- Could it be the valve guides/seals anyway?
- Could I be loosing oil out of the elephant hose?
I wouldn't mind hearing from Frank06 on the valve guide issues, as he is very knowledgable about those things.
Any help and insights would be appreciated!