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Old 10-07-2008, 06:16 PM
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my series 2 has a little blue smoke comin from it but when warmed up it dont i been told
it has been standin for a year and a half
Old 10-07-2008, 07:01 PM
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valve oil stem seals hopefully
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i dont think it is head gasket cant see no mayo in the oil
Old 10-07-2008, 07:11 PM
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i doubt it too, but it does sound like the small seals on the valves, its very common for these to go when an engine has been stood, they dry out and crack, only cheap to repair (if that is the problem)
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it goes into jamsport on monday for new helix paddle clutch and engine set up so they will sort it out
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Good thinking bat man

finger crossed it is the seals, and not

the turbo
rings
etc etc etc

it is a ford.lol

let us know how you get on....may the force be with you......always
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dont think it can be serious. i need it to get to ford fair car been off the road for year and a half
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