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Old 10-22-2014, 02:34 PM
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So Doru... you didn't do valve stem seals, only gaskets?
I did everything - valve stem seals, gaskets & while in there the cooling pipe as well
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I did everything - valve stem seals, gaskets & while in there the cooling pipe as well
Did you do any temporary fixes before doing the gaskets and seals? I plan to do that but want to reduce the smokescreen until I have the funds for the big service.
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Did you do any temporary fixes before doing the gaskets and seals? I plan to do that but want to reduce the smokescreen until I have the funds for the big service.
yeah...added oil at a tune of 1qt/250-300 miles..........
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