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Old 05-11-2012 | 04:49 AM
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I replaced my head gasket after seeing coolant in the oil and put new plugs,wires,roter,cap and replaced head with a used one. But I have serious blow by my air filter is dripping and it is missing only once in a while need help out of ideas thanks ahead of time.
Old 05-11-2012 | 06:24 AM
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Dang. After all that work too. Blow by usually means your rings are done.
Old 05-12-2012 | 07:21 PM
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Ya that is what I was afraid of , I guess i will rebuild motor.
Old 05-12-2012 | 10:08 PM
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Did you check the head and block for warps? A head gasket leak in the right place can do that too.

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