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    Ford Falcon: Blowing smoke

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    MY 2003 BA Falcon XR6 (98,000km) is blowing blue smoke and running roughly. A mechanic says it needs a reconditioned engine, because that is cheaper than fixing pistons and rings. Should I trust a reconditioned engine, or should I repair and sell it?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    30 July 2009
    Carsguide.com.au

    THE mileage is low to be having a major engine problem, unless the car hasn't been regularly serviced. I would get a second opinion before replacing the engine -- it probably would be cheaper to replace it than rebuild it, but I would have the diagnosis confirmed first. If I replaced it, I would keep the car.

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