Hi - I have owned a 1957 Silver Hawk with 185 cubic inch 6 and manual transmission for about 3 years now. I believe the engine and trans are original and not rebuilt. The odometer shows less than 82,000 miles. Ever since I have had it, it has blown a fair amount of smoke from the tailpipe all the time yet the engine seems strong and easily cruises 60 mph. I was told that since the car sat for 10 years, the rings may have been stuck. Well I tried all sorts of additives that said they would free sticky rings and valves, but nothing worked. Last week I tried a product called No Leak Engine Oil Treatment which says it stops smoke and leaks by safely swelling the seals and gaskets. Now there is almost no smoke coming from the tailpipe. It has been this way the last 3 times I have taken the car out.
Could the rings have finally been freed up? Could it be this stuff really works? Is it just a temporary fix? Can it hurt the engine? Any ideas are appreciated
Could the rings have finally been freed up? Could it be this stuff really works? Is it just a temporary fix? Can it hurt the engine? Any ideas are appreciated
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