Close call...could have led to engine failure
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Close call...could have led to engine failure
Glad I did my vacuum hose job when I did it or I would be neededing a new engine soon...It is a reman engine with 18k on it....I found one of the OM lines broken...It was just pouring oil over the engine...got rid of them and now am running premix--I trust this more!
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I did know that I had an oil leak...It leaks from the oil pan...But I did notice that I was getting oil coming down from the top of the engine...It boggled me---duh it was the OM line
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That is why things like OMP lines and injectors should be replaced when doing a rebuild....
Hopefully you caught it before it did too much damage..
I feel pretty confident in the oil metering system on my car -- but I replaced the OMP 2-1/2 years ago and my new rebuild has new lines, injectors, and oil pump.
Good luck!
Hopefully you caught it before it did too much damage..

I feel pretty confident in the oil metering system on my car -- but I replaced the OMP 2-1/2 years ago and my new rebuild has new lines, injectors, and oil pump.
Good luck!
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I probably would have put in new lines if I found out earlier and had more time...I didn't want remove more stuff...I ran premix in my TII and don't mind taking the time to add it to gas...
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I may do this when I have to get back under the manifold...For now school is starting so it will be put off until I have time again...Premix should hold me off until I decide on whether to run the OMP or just keep Premixing!
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