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Old 12-21-2024, 02:20 PM
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Well it's been almost 12 years since I installed the rebuilt original engine. Although the engine on the dyno produced great power over 400hp and 367 lb/ft torque, it had low oil pressure 10lb at 1100 rpms and noticeable vibration at high rpms. I had contacted the machine shop but not interested in reconciling. Fast forward 10 years 2500 miles I also started noticing engine running rough when starting and ultimately found water leak into cylinder #8 after changing plugs.

I pulled the engine in Aug 24 and used a different machine shop. The engine was determined to have multiple issues many of which the original rebuilder caused.

Well, take two, just reinstalling the rebuilt engine. My trusting helper was not available (my daughter now is a wife and mother of 4 children ages 9 years to 9 months).
I'm very excited to drive the car again, it's been over a year since I took it off the road.

What a perfect Christmas present.
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