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Old 09-10-2007, 11:02 PM   #3
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Re: Engine Trouble : 1958 Type 2 Pickup

Have him do a compression check to see if any valves or rings are cooked.
The backforing could be valves or seats or a vacuum leak, possibly from a warped head. That last one might cause the exhaust leak too.
Next time get towed. It's cheaper.

Rob
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