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| 428CJ, to rebuild or not? |
| By Joel - 10/11/2001 2:27:14 PM; IP 12.27.46.142 |
| I recently picked up a 428cj car with 44K original miles and all the correct components. It sat for at least three years outside in the elements. I had the motor tuned by a local Cobra Jet expert. It now runs strong. It leaks and burns a little oil. He said that low oil pressure is a concern (8psi hot idle up to 40 psi revved). Through his testing, he believes that it has loose lower bearings and that they should be replaced before I spin one and cause more problems. He estimated $600 for this. He has also warned me that I am doing un-reversable damage to the heads by running unleaded fuel without hardened valve seats. Lead additive slows the wear at best. The car is in 4 condition now and I plan on restoring it to maybe 3+ as money permits (at least a five year plan). A total rebuild with oil mods, head work, new components comes in at about $4000. How should I proceed? |
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