Ls170 engine smokes

[jacksonduper]

Trying to figure out my options as my
Ls170 has started to smoke from engine. It has over 4000 hours. My options are
to put in replacement motor or upgrade to a newer used machine. My
Question for you guys is what is mine worth now roughly in in current condition.
4000 hours
Needs tires
Had some small hydraulic leaks

Any input would be great!

Joe

 

[spectra]

Trying to figure out my options as my
Ls170 has started to smoke from engine. It has over 4000 hours. My options are
to put in replacement motor or upgrade to a newer used machine. My
Question for you guys is what is mine worth now roughly in in current condition.
4000 hours
Needs tires
Had some small hydraulic leaks

Any input would be great!

Joe

Interested to hear the recommendations/opinions. I have a >4000 hr L220 that's just started smoking (a lot!), too, but is in otherwise good condition...

 

[foton]

have you checked to make sure the turbo is not pushing oil into the intake?

 

[Ivan]

Do a compression check on it