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Caveman Hammer Mechanic
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Boulder Creek CA
Posts: 3,444
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Hello,
The engine was rebuilt by a previous owner about 60,000 mi ago. Hydraulic tensioners, 12 blade fan, timeserts and appears to have been done by a competent shop. I have a few oil leaks, and the thermal destroyers are still on the car. I am unwilling to spend large amounts of cash on a flawed design. The upside is that the car runs well and the CIS is functioning as intended. I get a little smoke on start up and none on decell. I am removing the thermal destroyers ASAP, and will most likely focus on handling and suspension setup. Call me peculiar but I like the mid-year cars and am not a purist, so an engine swap is on the table.
Yhanks
eric
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