Excessive oil consumption
Hello! I don't actually own a focus, but I do own a Zetec powered 1997 Ford Contour. I've been looking for answers in a variety of places, but as of yet I've had not success. I hope you guys don't mind me trolling around here for your input!
Below are the details of my current problem.
Symptoms:
-The car runs well and the engine generally feel strong and smooth.
-The car consistently throws a check engine light.
-Excessive oil consumption
-When the throttle is any more than 25% open oil comes spewing out of the valve cover breather. This is especially bad on right hand turns and has caused me to lose control of the vehicle due to the oil getting on my brake disc and tyres.
-The valve cover breather appears to suck at idle and blow under throttle.
-Blue smoke and drops of oil coming from the exhaust.
-The engine stalls regularly on cold starts.
-The first time the engine returns to idle after a WOT run it stalls.
Compression Test Results:
-Cylinder one: 170 psi.
-Cylinder two: 200 psi.
-Cylinder three: 170 psi.
-Cylinder four: 170 psi.
Items Replaced (based upon many people's recommendations):
-PCV valve
-Oil retaining valve
-Valve stem seals
-EGR valve
-EGR solenoid
-Vapor management valve
-Charcoal canister
Items Inspected (based upon many people's recommendations):
-Oil separator cleaned and free of obstruction
-Blown out and made sure that all oil returns and journals are clear of obstructions
-Triple checked entire PCV system. There are no leaks, the PCV valve is ok, as is the PCV valve grommet.
At this point I am pretty stumped. I am wondering if this is being caused by worn piston rings. Do you have any recommendations or ideas before I spend another large sum of money and rip the engine apart yet again?
Any help that any of you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
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