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Old 07-26-2004, 11:05 PM
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Had a shop pull the patriot heads of the car,and they found 6 valve seals that were bad It was losing a quart for every 300 miles driven.
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Old 07-26-2004, 11:07 PM
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If they were the old teflon style, it was determined long ago that most of them leaked. Patriot has since swapped to viton valve seals, which is one of the best on the market. If you call Terry, I'm sure he will send you some new ones.
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Yes I have made that call....well actually to texas speed and performance since that is where I purchased the heads. they are overnighting me the new vitons.
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