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    Newbie

    Alright, so as I was changing the oil I smelled and saw that there is gasoline mixed in. Also when the tube. Spat out the oil from a tube connected to the air filter it smelled like gas.
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    Newbie

    If I have to have it rebuilt is it possible for me to do it myself or should I just hand it over to a professional?
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    Newbie

    I looked up what could be the cause and found it could be the pcv valve. Input appreciated
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    Newbie

    Started it again and the car was spitting out oil from a tube that’s connected to the air filter
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    Newbie

    I got it to start today it was really a rough idle, lots and lots of white smoke from exhaust only, and the rev at idle is too low. The rough idle maybe due to the spark plugs since I had a friend come over once and try to change them but he stopped after a little while and I don’t know which...
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    Newbie

    Would I have to open the carburetor for that?
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    Newbie

    -Hi guys I am new to learning about cars. My dad has a 1987 Pontiac Firebird v8 5.0L. -Story about the vehicle: He used to drive this car all the time until it leaked oil one day (this was around 2004~2006). He didn’t know much about cars so he got a “mechanic” that one of his friends knew to...