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Old 08-01-2013, 01:11 AM
Skippy Skippy is offline
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I would adjust the valves and check compression before condemning the engine. How bad is it smoking? How much oil does it use? I'm guessing there's a little life left in it, but after over 700,000 miles, I wouldn't expect much.
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