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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 09:31 AM
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Same here, watch the video!
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by greg8453
That is not a normal cranking. Need to do a compression test.
Agree that's not normal. I don't see any way to avoid the risk of bending valves (if not already bent, and might even be worse) and solve this without just pulling the valve cover, and engine cover, and probably the head.
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 09:54 AM
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The fluid gurgling is indicative of a head gasket issue.
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