Hello to all.
I have a 2002 9-3 Se with a unique (at least to me) problem. The
vehicle runs poorly and has oil being pushed up the dipstick tube. I ***umed blow by from cracked pistons or rings but compression is correct across the cylinders.
I tried disconnecting some of the poorly designed crankcase vent hoses while running and now there is smoke coming from the whole in the valve cover.
I am now thinking:
bad turbo
plugged oil trap
clogged cat
Any ideas or previous experiences will be of great help. I would rather not tear this thing down unless I have too. Sludge does not look to be an issue with this car. 72k and
dealer maintained. Thanks for any and all replies.