Massive smoke on startup

[HizAndHerz]

I'm trying to resurrect my 9-7x. New problem: massive blue smoke from the exhaust on startup. Goes away within a minute of driving.

A couple of years ago I had a top machine shop rebuild the heads while I replaced the trashed AFM lifters, so I doubt it is valve stem seals unless one or more popped off. From what I understand it could be the PCV baffle in the valve cover. What does that failure look like? Does the baffle become dislodged?

I found this video that looks exactly like my problem. The guy posted a follow-on video explaining that it was the valve cover.

Any thoughts?

[Edit] I went ahead and ordered a valve cover that should arrive on Saturday. If it isn't the problem, I'll take it back.

 

[Mooseman]

Quite possibly it's the PCV in the valve cover. It's been blamed for oil consumption. Some also use catch cans.

 

[HizAndHerz]

Shablam! Knocked that problem out in 20 minutes! I can't believe it, but the $80 Dorman valve cover fixed the absolutely massive smoke problem on startup. The old valve cover got taken out in the trash before I could analyze how it failed -- there was nothing obviously wrong when I took it out.

On to the next problem... Intermittent whine when cruising at moderate speeds. I'm thinking wheel hubs.

 

[16vcabman]

I'm trying to resurrect my 9-7x. New problem: massive blue smoke from the exhaust on startup. Goes away within a minute of driving.

A couple of years ago I had a top machine shop rebuild the heads while I replaced the trashed AFM lifters, so I doubt it is valve stem seals unless one or more popped off. From what I understand it could be the PCV baffle in the valve cover. What does that failure look like? Does the baffle become dislodged?

I found this video that looks exactly like my problem. The guy posted a follow-on video explaining that it was the valve cover.

Any thoughts?

[Edit] I went ahead and ordered a valve cover that should arrive on Saturday. If it isn't the problem, I'll take it back.

Mine is doing same thing which valve cover did you replace? or both?

 

[rizzo20]

Its the driver side that has the PCV that causes the problem. Make sure you get the updated valve cover. Its the one with the rectangle hole on the inside.