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    2nd is the first loser ssweet99ss's Avatar
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    excess oil in intake

    what would cause excess oil in the intake, I took the tb off and noticed that there was some oil right behind the tb and noticed that the whole inside of the intake was coated with oil any suggestions?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ssweet99ss View Post
    what would cause excess oil in the intake, I took the tb off and noticed that there was some oil right behind the tb and noticed that the whole inside of the intake was coated with oil any suggestions?
    its a very common problem on the ls motors, high crankcase pressure and good vacuum.
    the best way to stop the problem is to install a catch can....i know Sarge did a good writeup awhile back but not sure where it is... might check the gto forum for it

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