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The thing is, people make mistakes. It’s just part and parcel of being a human being. But not everyone seems to be able to own their mistakes, and it’s how mistakes are rectified that shows the kind of human you are.
Well it’s not looking favourable is it. And knowing who one of the members of staff who works at the so called specialist is, he was already known as a prick.
The issue realistically can only be down to:
Cylinder bores out of spec
Piston rings incorrect gaps/faulty
Worn valve guides
I’ve listed them in what I would suspect as the most likely to the less likely. If it’s all 3, then you got sold a proper lemon.
Have a look in the breather pipe that...
Just to put that into some sort of context for you mate, here’s how my engine that I built spent its life.
Fully rebuilt using new pistons, rings and bearings.
Everything measured to check for wear - all within manufacturers spec.
After that it went on the rollers at efi for around 20-30...