On Sat, 26 Jun 1999, Tom Young wrote: > electrode back against the plug itself and it's the electrode that's > screwed up the plug hole.... > > Even though I didn't hear any expesive sounds when my engine died, it > looks like something expensive has happened here.
sounds like at least that head has to come off, I would guess that a connecting rod let go somehow?!?! > This engine is a GEX rebuild that I put into the car 28,000 miles and two sounds like you have been GEXed. when you tear it down, check to see if the pistons match. > I'll start putting one of my rebuilds in the car tomorrow, and try and > determine what the problem is with my GEX rebuild sometime later. the problem is the GEX. chalk it up to experience, fighting with Otis isn't worth the time and ulcer. Bob |
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