A leaky injector makes perfect sense. Just to clear things up, I'm not having a problem with fuel in the oil. I was just tossing some thoughts on the table... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />

I was able to find a good solution for the air intake hose. I used 2 silicone elbows and a reducer to replace the factory rubber. But that's getting off-topic. So I'll discuss that in detail in another thread. My thought was that defective components that influence the ECU's estimation of fuel-air ratio could possibly cause the engine to run rich enough to let unburned fuel slip by the piston rings. But I think a drippy injector would likely be a more plausible cause. I'm curious to hear what the root-cause turns out to be.


1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 4" UPYOURKIA front lift, TJ 106AA rear springs, 2-5/8" body lift, 31x10.50 treads, SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumper, swing-out tire mount, OBX LSD front diff, Track Finder rear locker, 5.38 R&Ps and... really crappy gas mileage! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />