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456gt oil leak in throttle body

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by GTB4NART, Jul 3, 2004.

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  1. GTB4NART

    GTB4NART Formula Junior

    Jan 17, 2004
    421
    I have an oil leak in both throttle bodies on my 456. The oil drips down onto the manifolds and smokes badly. Also getting some blow-by out the exhaust. Any ideas what is causing this? Attached is a picture.

    Thanks!
     
  2. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky F1 World Champ
    Consultant Professional Ferrari Technician

    Sep 18, 2002
    19,349
    The Cold North
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    Tom
    Do a compression and leak down on your engine when it's at operating temperature. That looks to me like a blowby problem, or a clogged P.C.V. system. I would have it looked at ASAP. Are you using more oil then normal?
     
  3. GTB4NART

    GTB4NART Formula Junior

    Jan 17, 2004
    421
    Compression and leakdown are fine. I'm thinking PCV valve problem. There are two PSV valves correct? Both electronic?

    Car has not been consuming oil up until now.

    Thanks!
     

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