Focus burns oil

[just_jig]

I have been asking everywhere and am running out of ideas. If anyone knows of a solution to my problem please let me know.

Purchased for my son a 2000 Focus, 2 liter, single cam, was told had reconditioned motor and new head with around 2,000 mile on it (od show 123,000). It burns 1qt ever 100 miles or so. Had 2 separate compression test and both come back good (within the range, all around 150-160). You can see the blue smoke when you rev the engine up.

Contacted original owner and was informed it had head gasket issues in Jan 2013, he replaced head gasket then vehicle sat until I came along. Told me sale was "as is".

Mechanic believes a oil ring is not sealed. Put oil additive Magic something and put sea foam in. Nothing works. I am thinking the gasket had something to do with the issue. I can't keep putting money into it.

Appreciate any ideas.

[Scott K]

A couple things, I would start with replacing the PCV valve. Then get a bore scope and look down the spark plug holes, and see if the cylinder walls are scorched.

If you dont find anything after that, find out who reconditioned the motor, and see if they will warranty anything.

[just_jig]

already replaced the PCV valve. Tried contacting the shop and found out it was some fly by night job in a private garage.

good idea on the scope, will try that next.

Thanks