Bad demandate

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(04-10-2024 )Oilysnowman Wrote:  Does anyone know what I can do to clear up that oil? I was hoping that with new cams, and rockers it might. Plus my damper was off by one hole, so my valve adjustments will have been compromised? Or would that not make that big of a difference?

If the engine is not de-mandated, then a bypass filter system to keep the soot at bay will help a lot. Oil will still turn black, it cannot be helped when the engine is eating its own farts.. but the soot should not be allowed to build up in there.

If it is de-mandated, it should not be turning black for about 8 - 10k miles or so at a time. Unless you idle a lot, something is likely wrong otherwise.