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Old 11-16-2019, 10:05 AM
Mike D Mike D is offline
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I'm with T Walgamuth. IF the mileage you stated is accurate and the condition of the engine internals are as you state, then the engine is barely broken in.

Remove plugs, rotate the engine to TDC, advance approximately 1/8th turn, fill the cylinders with ATF, allow to sit for a minimum of 48 hours (preferably a week), spin engine by the starter to expel excess oil, re-install plugs and start. Drive it around a bit and re-check the compression.

I say ATF simply because it is my preference for long term soaking. MMO is fine, just not my choice.

My main concern with the car would be the condition of the CIS fuel system. 10 years is a long time for it to sit unused.
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