Re: Engine Number Questions & Proper Running & Intake Manifold

Posted by Charles On 2009/9/24 20:57:48

Thanks Owen for your input. Since the block says 288 STD, does that mean it is not the correct engine for my car? I have an automatic. The engine number is hard to read, but I can make out the beginning as J2029... which puts it as correct for the year according to the chart on this website.

I also notice smoke comes from the oil filler when the motor heats up some. Is this normal or indicitive of bad rings or valves?

Any ideas what purpose the petcock would be for? Wipers work (kind of...they wipe outward and then get stuck) so it wouldn't be for them...