3 signs you need a top end rebuild
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3 signs you need a top end rebuild
Could someone please post the three most common signs that you would need a top end rebuild. such as, buning excessive oil, loss of power and so on. Thanks Mike
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#1(a): You're trying to sell your car, and buyers keep telling you, "With those miles, it's gonna need the top end done pretty soon." ???
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Without getting into compression/leakdown tests:
Even after a valve adjust you still hear the tickity tick and/or while driving on deceleration then reapplying throttle you see a puff of blue smoke ( also on start up) - indicating worn valve guides. An easy check is to look at the spark plugs they should be dry and tan in color not wet oily black.
Hard starting - which may indicate leaky or burnt valves not creating a perfect seal and in turn creating an imperfect combustion charge.
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Even after a valve adjust you still hear the tickity tick and/or while driving on deceleration then reapplying throttle you see a puff of blue smoke ( also on start up) - indicating worn valve guides. An easy check is to look at the spark plugs they should be dry and tan in color not wet oily black.
Hard starting - which may indicate leaky or burnt valves not creating a perfect seal and in turn creating an imperfect combustion charge.
Hope this helps
Bill
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