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Old 06-10-2014, 06:52 PM   #14
lkchris
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"Failing cylinder" is an extremely vague term and useless.

No compression due to poor valve seal?

Cylinder wall wear or damage?

Failed piston rings?

Piston pin wear/failure?

Rod bearing wear/failure?

Any of these could fit the vague term.

What's the real story?
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