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Adam · 04-15-2007, 02:29 PM

Sounds like a cylinder sleeve slipped as is typical for that model year. Hopefully it's not, because that means time for a new engine. Take it in and see what they say. This won't be something you can handle in your garage more than likely.

04-15-2007, 02:29 PM	#2
Adam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,033	Sounds like a cylinder sleeve slipped as is typical for that model year. Hopefully it's not, because that means time for a new engine. Take it in and see what they say. This won't be something you can handle in your garage more than likely. __________________ '03 3.2L GuardsRed/Blk/Blk---6Spd Options: Litronics, 18" Carrera lights, Bose sound, Painted to match roll bars. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...Mautocross.jpg Last edited by Adam; 04-15-2007 at 02:36 PM.