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Old 11-03-2003, 12:20 PM
JimSmith JimSmith is offline
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Seems a wet and dry compression check and leak down test might give a good basis for pronouncing the lower end flogged or healthy. If the car is otherwise in decent shape, head work may be all that is necessary to make it a good drive again. Good luck, Jim
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