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Old 06-30-06, 12:30 AM
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how do u diagnose bad engine seals?
if ur seals go bad does ur engine completely stop turning over or do you slowly see it wearing out?thanx in advance
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^^ I not convinced about the champagne bubble test.
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I was driving around with 2 broken seals for 4months before the engine completly lockup on me doing 80mph on the highway. Do a compression test to see where your motor is at...
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