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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 884x4
no oil leaks as stated in my last post. its bone dry
Then it's rings or valve stem seals. Do a leakdown test to determine which it is.
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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A leak down test won't show bad oil control rings, only the top piston ring. But the test should still be done.
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