My 69 Camaro has a stock (rebuilt) 2000 LS1 with heads/cam/injector and upgrades like the oil pump.
Every since I did the 102 LSXr intake and coil relocation it has developed a nasty blue cloud on start up. I assume the valve stem seals dried up coincidently.
Anyway, it is on the back burner - but I've noticed I'm leaving a nice cloud now not only at start up - but while cruising.
So, fast forward today. I needed to drive the car to work as my other vehicle is down. Rolling in (25 mile open straight line cruise) at 65, I can hear a LOT of noise out of the engine. I'm thinking...I have a serious header leak. Then I look at the oil gauge...ZERO
I eased it up the road to a Mobile gas station - and found at least two quarts low! Paid $8 a quart and it has oil pressure again. I am clearly burning more than I thought!
So...hoping I didn't screw it up. The ticking/knocking got quite after that. Usually only run Royal Purple - but had to put valvoline in it this morning.
