Eric R wrote:
> I can't get this done now but I'm trying to make plans and want to run
> a few things buy y'all.
>
> I'm fairly certain that the blue smoke I'm spewing is from worn rings.
> By waiting to fix this problem am I doing significant damage to the
> vehicle?

it shouldnt, as long as youre checking the oil level regularly. as long
as it passes smog checks (if applicable) and doesnt burn more than a
quart every thousand miles, id leave it alone and maybe switch to a
thicker oil, like 20w50.
>
> Also, if I go to have the rings replaced should/can the valve seals
> get inspected along the way? Should they automatically be replaced?
> Can they be inspected and if found to be in bad shape replaced without
> doing nearly all the work required to replace the rings?
>
> How much does it cost to have both things done? I live in Vancouver
> BC.

basically an engine rebuild. those start at around $1000 and go up from
there
>
> Some might suggest that buying a new (second hand) engine would be
> cheaper but then I wouldn't know what condition the rings were in on
> that engine so to be safe I should just have the rings on the original
> engine replaced, yes?

used japanese engines (imported from japan) generally have very low
mileage. japan isnt a big island, and people dont really do a lot of
driving there.
>
> The odometers was reading about 170K KM when the smoke started.
>
> thanks
> Eric