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Is this varnish bad?

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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 305 (LG4)
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Is this varnish bad?
Got 105K, LG4. What does the experts say?
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Not really .... about normal for a decently kept motor. There's no piles of thick black gook, no accumulation of crusties, no plugged-up drainback holes; I've seen far worse.
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Mobil 1 went in today for the first time. Put new valve cover gaskets in so hopefully no leaks.
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