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Dec 21, 2003 | 12:38 PM

terlox

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I'm burning oil

She loses about 1 qt. every 400 miles. What's the deal?

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:08 PM

predator

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leak, bad rings, valve stem seals

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:29 PM

Spinner

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I was thinking a ring(s) myself

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:35 PM

terlox

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Could I get to the rings by leaving the engine in the car and pulling the heads?

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:39 PM

predator

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nope gota pull it and take pistons out...do a compression test and see if it is in tolerances

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:41 PM

tanker

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do a copression test to see which piston has bad ring. sounds like time for a rebuit for me.

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:43 PM

terlox

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I'd just need to pull the spark plugs to do a compression test right?

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:43 PM

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yes sir

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:46 PM

terlox

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Assuming I reuse my block, how much would it cost me to do a rebuild to LT4 specs? I might as well do some improvements while it's out...

Dec 21, 2003 | 10:19 PM

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Depends if you have the heads...intake and stuff already. The LT4 kit costs like 1800 to 2K. I would just do a 355 and some headwork. Would be way cheaper and better than going for the LT4 conversion.

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