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Originally Posted by Jeff Frigo
Did you buy this car, or still looking at it?
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Still looking at it.
This engine is in a car currently for sale, so I have no trend information.
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Originally Posted by FWB
do you have factory rockers or aftermarket. solid cam or hydraulic.
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Solid lifters, aftermarket rockers.
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Originally Posted by Gaz64
A leak down test is in order; but if your oil consumption is ok, a redesign of your breather system may be an easier solution. |
I agree, but as a potential buyer I'm not sure how to proceed yet.
Oil consumption unknown, as I said no trend information unfortunately. Did see the spark plugs, and they didn't appear to be
oil-fouled.
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Appears more and more like internal problems. Has now been inspected by an experienced mechanic with significant FE expertise.
The question is, how bad the problems are.
No indication of blue smoke out exhaust either under acceleration or prolonged deceleration while holding it in gear.
Info on the engine: Has 1,200 miles on it total over the last 10 years. A decent amount of air can be felt being expelled from the breather cap, more than just blow by.
I'm still interested in the car, but afraid that we'll tear into the engine and discover something really bad, possibly forcing us to re-engine the car with something less desirable than the 427 s/o. Oil freshly changed so no way to do an effective oil analysis.
On the other hand, perhaps a lower selling price might free up cash to freshen the 427, and I'd end up with a really sweet, very period correct Cobra...
Do I want to take on that risk? That's the question.
Another question: Could another induction system, perhaps Webers, have washed the cylinders with fuel and damaged either the bores or the rings? That could be a potential explanation.