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Engine just gave up the ghost! Help! 120-130

posted by  Kentucky on  Wed Feb 3 08:23 CST 2010
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The pressure test should have determined if the compression loss is through the valves, head gasket, or past the rings.

With that knowledge, you may find that you just need a valve job. If the car did not use oil, it would increase the odds that it just needs a valve job.

Charley






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