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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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First off.... thanks to all that gave me input. Turns out that it was the "best bad news" I ever got. Those that remember my post will see.

Go to http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1785829

Read my latest post....

Again, Thanks to everyone.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Glad it turned out minor
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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here's the -WHEW- post:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&postcount=25

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So, one valve was hanging open, but didn't impact the piston?? Did the rocker arm or pushrod get damaged?

Glad you got it fixed, just goes to show that many times the problem is *not* electrical.

Have a good one,
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YEP....just the spring is all they said.... time will tell
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