Rebuilt b16 to factory specs, 8k miles on it so far. I did a proper break in process. I had to re-do a few gaskets/seals because they were leaking oil externally but its all dry now. No color to the exhaust smoke, but exhaust does leave little black specs all over my rear bumper.
My major problem now is that its burning oil worse than before the rebuild (typical 150k mile abused b16). It loses a few qts every 1k miles, and the oil turns black really fast. I am going to replace the PCV valve with the OE part (current one is new but aftermarket, looks kinda cheap) and do a compression test tomorrow, just to get some easy things out of the way.
The only reason I am posting is to see if anyone has had, or heard of, the same exact problem and has a solution. Please do not post something that is a complete guess. I will update tomorrow afternoon/evening.
My major problem now is that its burning oil worse than before the rebuild (typical 150k mile abused b16). It loses a few qts every 1k miles, and the oil turns black really fast. I am going to replace the PCV valve with the OE part (current one is new but aftermarket, looks kinda cheap) and do a compression test tomorrow, just to get some easy things out of the way.
The only reason I am posting is to see if anyone has had, or heard of, the same exact problem and has a solution. Please do not post something that is a complete guess. I will update tomorrow afternoon/evening.