Startup smoke AOS?

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by wiebuschk

My oil level is at the bottom of the top arrow which may be a bit full. I am due for an oil change and can sure fix that. This was not a problem before I cleaned the TB. I've been driving it pretty hard. Thanks for the help guys!

You can remove the oil filter canister and empty it to remove a bit of oil and check it again..

[wiebuschk]

I also have a bit of an surging idle issue. This really seems like vacuum leak.I likely disturbed something while cleaning the TB. If I spray starter fluid in the vicinity of the Y connector and vacuum tank I get a slight rpm surge. This is foreign land to me. What breaks or splits in that area?

[blue62]

Originally Posted by wiebuschk

I also have a bit of an surging idle issue. This really seems like vacuum leak.I likely disturbed something while cleaning the TB. If I spray starter fluid in the vicinity of the Y connector and vacuum tank I get a slight rpm surge. This is foreign land to me. What breaks or splits in that area?

could be the Y connector
Could be one of the hoses
Could be the vacuum canister.
If there is a one way check valve it could be the check valve.

With your surging idle.
Run your RPM up to 2500-3000 RPM and hold it there for say 20-30 seconds.
If the engine smooths out and runs normal then it is very possible that it is a vacuum leak.
If it will not smooth out and run normal or very near normal then it is something other then a vacuum leak.

Do the above test with a fully warmed up engine.

[wiebuschk]

Installed the AOS. I think the ribbed hose on bottom was split. I poked me finger right through it. The Y was solid and the check valve was working. I also replaced the ICV with a $20 ebay one. I worked like a champ. She is purring with no smoke. Leaving her on stands and will change oil tomorrow.

[blue62]

Originally Posted by wiebuschk

Installed the AOS. I think the ribbed hose on bottom was split. I poked me finger right through it. The Y was solid and the check valve was working. I also replaced the ICV with a $20 ebay one. I worked like a champ. She is purring with no smoke. Leaving her on stands and will change oil tomorrow.

If you have something like a Handy Vac you can attach it to the vacuum canister and pull a vacuum on the canister and see how long it holds the vacuum.