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Jul 31, 2002 | 09:11 PM

super83Z

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From: Brockton, MA, USA

Car: 1983 Z28

Engine: 6.6L 406

Transmission: T-56

What are the chances............

That the piston rings are no good if you smelled a little gas in the oil? This is on a zero mile motor. It has just been idled thats all.

Jul 31, 2002 | 09:31 PM

Jester

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if it's a zero mile motor than it's normal. some gas will seep past the rings untill they break in and seat.

Jul 31, 2002 | 10:18 PM

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Car: 1983 Z28

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thank you Jester!!!! You just relaxed me quite a bit. I prolly wouldn't have slept tonight.

Aug 1, 2002 | 07:41 AM

ede

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ok time for a stupid question, did you put the rings in right side up?

Aug 1, 2002 | 10:26 AM

super83Z

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Car: 1983 Z28

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A shop assembled the bottm end. And they have been in buisness for a long time and are well known around here. The car was running rich but it hasn't even been driven so the rings haven't had a chance to seat.

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