Date:         Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:23:39 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: New engine question revisited
Comments: To: Bill Thomas <bithomas777@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Bill Thomas wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Before you give up on the engine due to low oil pressure at idle you may
> want to find an Amsoil dealer and try the engine flush.

Maybe, but as I recall he mentioned his mechanic found metal shavings in
the oil.  It sounds like damage has already been done and the engine is
on its way out.

--

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 VW Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon

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