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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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quick question when is it necessary to rebuild an engine?
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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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when the internal components are worn and stressed to the point that something either:

1) Has broken or worn out.
or
2) Will probably break or wear out very soon.

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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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when your compression is FUBAR
when you have to add oil every day
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 05:09 AM
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Or when you hear a nice metal-on-metal "thudding" sound comin from the bottom end...
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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smoke is a good signal bluish looking smoke coming out the exhaust is always sign
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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condition #1 - when the car won't move under its own power

condition #2 - when the car won't move under its own power fast enough
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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Is adding oil everyweek. A hint to do a rebuild?
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