I have a 455HO that doesn't smoke, but burns a little oil, and has what I think is 123,000 miles. The car moves-out fine and idles alright smooth with no noises. Haven't had a bit of trouble besides breaking and replacing the timing chain.
I know what you're probably saying; he should have just rebuilt the motor right then huh? Well I didnt. From the start I felt really comfortable with the mechanics and don't have the money for that at this point in the restoration. The car was essentially all there when I got it, but it sat for a few years.
The question I have is this; would an engine in this condition benifit from using a "rebuild in a can" product like RESTORE? My dad never liked additives but am willing to try if it won't gum-up my motor. Should I leave well enough alone
Any thoughts
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1971 GTO: Quezal Gold, non-R/A 455HO, TH400, 3.55 Safe-T-Track, 1 of 412.
turns in 13.4@101 miles per, "Hey these 'ol GTO's haul ass"!
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