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No, Oil level seems to be normal. I haven't checked the tuna can, either. Like I said, the only indication is that I seem to be using coolant. I had to add some yesterday after driving about 200 miles, then today after driving another 200 miles. ECT seems to be normal, though.

Well, as if things weren't great enough, I think I have a cracked head or a cracked block. I have no evidence to support this other than the fact that I am using coolant and I do not notice any leaks. I will have to do further investigation. If it's a cracked head, it's not that big of a...

That's a good question. My CC had the speakers on the pillars behind the back seat. Not sure about the doors, though.

Yeah, it idles fine. But I see the same puff-puff-puff that you are talking about. My piston isn't burned through, but it's burnt down to the compression ring. I have pictures on the other site, but I can bring them over it you want to see. I definitely have some blowby and some leaky...

Dave, I have noticed teh same thing with my truck. I have attributed it to a bad cylinder, but I have been thinking of building a pop-tester for my injectors, or taking them to someone to have the tested.

Good deal. Thanks again.

Thanks. I was able to get a piston from a local shop, he just gave it to me as long as I promised to return the rod. In the end, though, I want to replace the pistons with Mahle 18:1 pistons. Also, I have been thinking of a DS2 instead of the DS4 that is on it. If I do, I might ask you for...

Will do. Thanks again. Glad to hear that she is all back together and running for you. Mine is holding together, but I have a bad piston that needs to be replaced, so I figured when I replace it, I might as well spend some coin on her and make her run the way she was born to run.

Can you provide part numbers for the studs that you used? I am going to be rebuilding my motor in the next few months and it sounds like the studs are gonna be a good alternative to the bolts.