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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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ok i am getting ready to start changing things on my 91. until now i have just kept it with regular maintenance. now i have noticed that she is burning a little more oil than before. time for overhaul? if so, straight rebuild or mod. use as a daily driver. if i were to do that, tranny too? doesn't slip but was figuring if i do the motor and tranny it would be a good foundation to go from. been reading about the suspension too. but want to start with majors first. it's a stock 91 and it's works fine but am starting to notice performance is sliding. suggestions?
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Why do you feel it needs an overhaul? How many miles? Do you have oil leaks anywhere on the engine, like at the oil dipstick tube?
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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What type of gas are you using ? It's always good to run a good fuel treatment through every oil change. Also the injectors could be dirty or need replacing.
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what would be the best way to determine if it is the injectors?
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I would check your fuel pressure first. Also, if you are burning oil, you probably have worn rings and you would be loosing compression. Maybe you should take it to a reputable garage in your area and have them look at it and give you a good diagnosis.
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The stock injectors in your 91 may be damaged by an injector cleaning fuel additive, so be careful.

My 91 has 130k on it and other than a leaky calve cover gasket, that I can't quit driving it long enough to fix, still goes enough to make me smile every time I bust the tires loose.
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