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Originally Posted by Hoodooman
Very respectfully, what is the issue with keeping an old car road worthy on a tight budget? I can see if someone was doing something unsafe. In my instance, I know the engine is worn (low compression) and needs rings and a valve job at the least. I'll only put a few hundred miles a year on it. One day, when family obligations aren't at the forefront, I may rebuild the 8ba.
Running thicker oil to reduce consumption and sealing up the firewall to prevent fume entry into the cabin seem like excellent ways to keep the car out there on the road until a rebuild is warranted. She's running much better for the time being and is out on the road making onlookers smile!
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. When you're short of cash you do what you have to do. Not all of us have large amounts of elective spending. Keep smokin'!
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