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Old 11-03-2006, 09:28 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast Cobra w/ Centrifugally Blown Big Block, Pickles, Onions, on a Sesame Seed Bun.
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Originally Posted by JCoop
No vacuum gauge, Byron, but the mist looks like a locomotive. Thought hard about it last night and it looks like a $4K bottom job so I think I'm returning the car; which could be a hassle and an interesting saga for another thread as I had signed all paperwork including a warranty waiver with the dealer who took it on consignment. Thanks for your insight, although it confirmed what looks like a nightmare.

Ouch, sorry to hear that! I didn't realize that was your circumstance. If you've got that much blowby chuffing out the filler; I'm sorry to say it sounds irreversible without a teardown. Hone&rings minimum (if the engine is fresh and just didn't seat), but more than likely...something worse assuming the engine isn't new.
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