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Originally Posted by IMADOGMAN
Definitely sounds like valve stem seals...could be that the valve guides are worn as well.
Time is a factor. The longer your truck sits without running, the more time the oil has to seep past the seals and guides, into the chamber...and hey, we have 32 of them instead of 16. If oil is getting past the seals while it is sitting, then it most certainly is doing the same thing while running (after all, there is a vacuum on the intake side). You won't see the smoke, because it is a smaller amount (once again, the time and quantity factor).
Hope this isn't a trend...
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Worn out valve guides?!  I only have 3900 miles on the truck! My concern is that it is the valve stem seals. If this is a trend, it's with both the 5.6L and 3.5L engines.
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Rick
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2004 Titan King Cab LE 4x2
Canteen Green
Graphite/Titanium Leather
Splash Guards
Floor Mats
Hood Protector
K&N Air Filter
Wood Dash Kit
Chrome Trim on [black] tailgate panel
Built Jan 2004; Purchased Feb 29, 2004
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