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steph
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4/13/2002
16:28:26
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Just wondering how many of you have an older V8 with an oil consumption problem and what you've done or are going to do about it? I myself own a '91 318 that's burning a couple quarts a month. So far I've had the valve seals done @ $195.00, but that didn't solve a thing so this summer I'm getting a ring job done on it. I was quoted $1000.00 parts and labor for the work. The ring kit alone costs $375.00, the rest is labor.
Steph
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TEAMFAST
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4/13/2002
20:21:11
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Tried Valvoline Max life? Ive never used it but
its worth a shot.
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dakota318
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4/13/2002
20:37:16
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steph, did you try the intake plennum gasket? i have a '98 318 used the same amount of oil had the dealer change the gasket@$420,no more oil consumption 318s have a history of that
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steph
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4/16/2002
02:29:28
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My 318 is pre-magnum with a one piece intake manifold so it doesn't apply to me, but thanks anyway.
Steph.
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steph
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4/16/2002
02:34:18
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Hey Teamfast. I did an oil change three weeks ago and added a $30.00 slick 50 engine treatment because I too thought it could be stuck control rings but it didn't do any good. That's why I'm gonna bite the bullet and get the overhaul done.
Steph.
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steph
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
01:18:30
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Anyone else?
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Art
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4/19/2002
14:20:24
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Slick 50 will make your engine burn more oil,its total crap,ring job for a grand is alot and alot of times does not fix the prob.If your cylinders are out of round and have to much taper it will be smoking again real soon,get a proper engine rebuild i:e bore the block and oversize pistons or have you priced a short block? $375 just for rings and gaskets sounds way high to me
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B Barker
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
15:03:19
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I think steph's in Canada, hence the inflated prices.
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nmdcommguy
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4/19/2002
15:19:35
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about $1500 for Remanufactured Engines:
http://www.atk-engines.com/~atk/dodge.html
http://www.remanufactured.com/Chrysler_Engines.htm
http://www.unitedengine.net/pages/remanufactured-engines-1.htm
good info: http://www.allpar.com/mopar/318.html
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