x2 on the leak down. It won't kill the motor but your performance will be soft and fuel economy will be a little off. It really won't hurt to drive it that way though so you can keep running it while you save your money for a rebuild or a good used motor.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]
..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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