[TNcargirl]

So I finally have my car back. It did take 3 full weeks but the cost came in under what I was expecting and I don't have to sell It off for parts. It was the oil separator as I had thought but the oil that slid down into the cylinders is what threw my new mechanic off. He was sure what was causing the engine to lock was radiator fluid. Alas, after they pulled the plugs cylinder 1 & 2 had oil (due to a sharp turn I made as I turned the corner to park it) once the oil was out she started up just fine. (Smokie but fine) so bottom line I got oil separator, air filter, cylinders cleaned out, oil and filter change, smoke burnt out and cleaned out of exhaust and a lovely hand wash for $980. I went on a quick 90 mile trip this weekend and things were great, no smoke, no hesitation or strange idle, looks like I'm back in action. Thanks for everyone's input...it helped my stress levels immensely! -Rena