Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:34:15 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: blue smoke
MH wrote: >>H engines (with hydraulic lifters) certainly do have stem seals. But I >>don't think that this is the problem in this case. > > > But a puff of blue smoke after start up -is- a typical sign of worn/broken > valve stem seals. Yes, no argument there - but for a 2001 9^3, it's far more likely to be turbo seals. -- Grunff