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Location: San Francisco & San Diego CA
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Originally Posted by Mr. Merk
We had a 3.2 that started smoking badly and it was due to a faulty ambient air valve which was siphoning oil from the tank. It was simply bypassed/disconnected. The ambient air valve's purpose is to prevent throttle body freezing in cold temperatures.
Additionally, you aren't THAT far from Kansas City. I'd refer you to JPWerks for any air-cooled repair, small or large.
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Is there a test procedure for the Ambient Air Valve? A quick search didn't return anything.
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911 M491 / M470 coupes:
1987 GP Wht / Blk "Apollo"
1987 Gemini Blue / Blk "Gemini"
1989 GP Wht / Blk "Vents"
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