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Old 12-16-2006, 08:14 AM
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Re: Oil in plenum

A leaking intake gasket can admit oil into the plenum, as well as a malfunctioning PCV system, or a really worn set of rings (blowby). Loading the engine before it is at normal operatign temperature can also cause this, as well as a lot of unnecessary and avoidable wear.
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