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1998 Geo Prizm Repair Question


Topics covered: Mechanic, Compression, Compression test.
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Asked on October 3, 2008

1998 Geo Prizm smoking threw dip stick brand new head twin

Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Geo Prizm 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

has a mechanical install the head because has hair line crack torque evething and also put in atimming chair tensioner but after staring it began to smoke threw the dip stick
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Answer

Replied on October 4, 2008

Have the mechanic do a compression test, you may have a stuck valve or a valve seal missing.

Tiny Answered by mmprince4000 (expert)
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