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Re: Geo Metro 3 cylinder. Uses oil after valve job.
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/26/2001 2 Replies

Hi Scott,

This doesn't suprise me. If an engine is run with a burnt valve, raw gas (lack of compression/burning it) washes the cylinder walls of the oil that is needed to lubricate the rings. I would be willing to bet that the cylinder walls are scored and t... Login to read more.

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