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Subject:Re: crank crank THUD continues
From:Chris Smith
Date:Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:09:54 -0600

At 10:24 AM 3/9/00 -0500, Gina wrote:

>my questions now are:
>
>if the compression checks out okay, do you think my engine is alright?

It should be ok, but I wouldn't drive it without having the oil
changed.  Even then, I would change the oil again after a few hundred
miles.  Having gas fill the cylinder means some of it got into the
crankcase filling the motor with a solvent instead of a
lubricant.  Remember, oil is cheap, engines are expensive.

>what can i do with this injector.  can it be cleaned and reused (and
>trusted?) or should i buy a new or rebuilt one

when in doubt, replace.  You may get away with a rebuilt or repaired
injector, but why risk it?

>Thanks Volks.
>
>Gina
>

Your Welcome.
Chris Smith
DBG