Is It Worth It?
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If the inside of the valve covers have so much sludge in them that oil can not drain back to the oil pan then that would cause burning oil. This takes years of poor maintenance to happen. It takes a lot to surprise me and I would be surprised if a engine that poorly maintain would last until 200K
#24
Your logic does not work. Caked on oil on the outside of the valve cover indicates and oil leak that was not repaired. Caked on oil inside the valve cover indicates a lack of oil changes but still does not point to valves any more then rings.
If the inside of the valve covers have so much sludge in them that oil can not drain back to the oil pan then that would cause burning oil. This takes years of poor maintenance to happen. It takes a lot to surprise me and I would be surprised if a engine that poorly maintain would last until 200K
If the inside of the valve covers have so much sludge in them that oil can not drain back to the oil pan then that would cause burning oil. This takes years of poor maintenance to happen. It takes a lot to surprise me and I would be surprised if a engine that poorly maintain would last until 200K
#27
Thanks Craby, gonna check in with the garage to see how much interest they have to replace the motor. Even better if I can get hands on a portable lift to do myself, not sure if possible, happy to try it tho.
#28
find a series 3 3.8 and gain about 20 hp. if you have not seen yet look here https://camaroforums.com/forum/93-02...nt-info-57568/
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