Is there any way to verify it's a bad piston ring? It was definitely oil covered and I am definitely burning oil. Its piston 7 and not that it matters for that one I think but DOD is tuned out. It's a 06 5m3 lh6 motor also. Thank you in advance
Sorry might be a dumb question but when you say intake you dont by chance mean intake manifold or CAI do youYou're in luck. That electrode is *not* fouled. You most likely have a slight gasket leak allowing oil to seep in to the plug well. As you pulled the plug, it was able to work it's way down the threads.
Granted, that means you have to figure out if the gasket is compressed or the intake is loose, but that may turn out to be easier to deal with than stuck or damaged valves or seats.
Good Luck!
Chris
Yes sir 5.3. I checked and saw some pil around the bottom of the cover so I'll start thereSince you said Plug #7, I assume we are talking V8, which would mean the valve cover gasket
Gah....yes, meant valve covers! SMH....Since you said Plug #7, I assume we are talking V8, which would mean the valve cover gasket
Well I bought them tonight but had to do some work on the wife's tahoe so hopefully tomorrow I can find outGah....yes, meant valve covers! SMH....