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    M1009 needing a new engine?

    OK, glad to hear that they did have the info on the PSI. As far as GM building them to last 100K, I'd better tell my son! After all that 6.2 I gave him had about 400,000 on it when I pulled it out and it was just starting puff oil smoke. It used a lot but that was cause the oil pan had a hole...
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    M1009 needing a new engine?

    A mechanic that knows what he's doing would write down the PSI of each cylinder for comparison and to show the customer. I stand by what I said earlier, it didn't just happen. At 4?,000 miles that engine hasn't even hit mid-life yet. I'd guess that your engine knowledge is lacking a little so I...
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    M1009 needing a new engine?

    Are all the cylinders low? Ifso they didn't just "lose" all thier compression without a reason. Did someone change the oil and forget to add the new oil or put the plug back in? Wouldn't be the first time! It also wouldn't be the first time the damage was passed onto the owner. It's a long shot...
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    M1009 needing a new engine?

    Call it quits and sell it to me! :) OK I tried, I'd start looking for a new(used) engine. Plenty of them around and that will be the cheapest way out. Find one that has low miles and the seller will stand behind. If you choose to rebuild your not only going to pay the mechanic to R&I the engine...
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