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From: koved@tove.UUCP (Larry Koved)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Omni/Horizon engine problem
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Date: Thu, 15-Aug-85 17:12:01 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug 15 17:12:01 1985
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What would cause the engine to burn LOTS of oil (1 quart per 250-300 mi.).
One spark plug becomes so fouled that gap is filled with oil.
The other plugs are not much better.  BTW, the engine is in a '79 horizon,
which is the same engine as the VW Rabbit for the same year.
The engine had 90-100K mi.

I was told that the cylinders were scoured, thus the block was replaced.
Now, the head gasket is leaking oil all over the driveway, and it burns
MORE oil than before (about 80 mi. per quart!!!!).

Any suggestions, besides junking the car and/or the mechanic?


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