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Subject:Question to a diesel expert... :o)
From:Steve Cotsford
Date:Tue, 19 Oct 1999 07:10:44 EDT

You dont want to hear this but I think your problem is worn piston rings.
The compression can still be good but the oil control rings can be worn.
Check the amount of blowby.      The valve stem seals can also cause high
consumption.   Does the engine blow blue smoke when you first crank it up  ?
Steve

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