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Subject:Re: "Extraordinarily bad engines"
From:Karl F. Bloss
Date:Sun, 29 Mar 1998 12:26:14 -0500

Bev has about (odometer was "down" for about 5 tanksfuls) 172k with
good power, good oil pressure, and no serious oil leaks.  AFAIK, the
DPO did not have the motor rebuilt, but got new head gaskets about 20k
ago.  Unfortunately, it seems they cheaped out and didn't get new
heads or machine them since according to the last mechanic's report
"the head gaskets are showing signs of wetness."  We'll see.

I figger I'll go for 1 more head gasket job and then see whether
she's ready for a rebuild.

-Karl
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 '87 GL Weekender  "Beverley"