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Subject:Re: 87 rebuild update
From:Terry A. Buchanan
Date:Tue, 14 Jul 1998 14:01:13 -0700

I wasn't aware that the teflon additives were a bad thing. Is this really
true... anyone?

Anthony Kimmons wrote:

> OK...volks...update on the 87 rebuild:
> Got the two new oil pressure sensors on last week.
> Got the new fuel lines on the other night.
> Out for a test drive last night.
> Still getting the oil light and buzzer, although not as bad or quickly
> as before.
> There seems to be very little oil leaking into the spark plugs. I put on
> new rings with the rebuild.
> I did use a teflon additive...could this be causing the leakage?
> (I have since heard that this is not a good thing to have in your car.)
>
> -->next step...
> Will buy compression tester and oil pressure guage this weekend.
>
> Any advice?
> Thanks!

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