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Valve
exhaust I assume.
I am referring to the thick white build up on it
yeah, I know..just having a little fun with it..chemical corrosion was my first thought, maybe tuning, leak..???..I will say we have used Chevron / Texaco exclusively for as long as I can remember, unless it's not readily available when we need gas..I think Techron is legit stuff, not snake oil..but I can't say that pic is fuel related
yeah, I know..just having a little fun with it..chemical corrosion was my first thought, maybe tuning, leak..???..I will say we have used Chevron / Texaco exclusively for as long as I can remember, unless it's not readily available when we need gas..I think Techron is legit stuff, not snake oil..but I can't say that pic is fuel related
I am in the process of educating myself on doing the top end and saw that on a scope. the cylinders look like the rings are leaking pretty good.
I am doing a leak down this weekend to give me a better idea of a timeline
she does run good though. a little over a quart every 5k
All stock engine (tune, etc.)? Not uncommon for a stock engine running a lean EPA tune. That is the hottest part of the engine. It is more common with fuel additives, as mentioned.
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