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Originally Posted by leathermang
Thanks for that report.
At 8K it should be broken in... so tell us about what you are getting in mileage...and whether it is a manual or auto trans.
Number one cylinder is often an anomaly.
When you put the new head gasket on... did you check in the FSM and make sure you got the latest design for your engine ? There were some changes made in water jacket holes and such over the years...
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It is an automatic. I did not keep track of the mileage before the overhaul, but afterwards it has ranged from 26-28. This is mostly on my work commute, which is freeway speed (I try to keep it under 70). During the break-in period I was careful to not do any sustained freeway speeds.
As for the head gasket, it is supposed to be the right one. In any case, the hoels lined up exactly. I made sure to check that.
Also, oil consumption is much less, less than 0.5 qt. in 2500 mi.