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    CanadianCrook Posts: 60, Reputation: 7
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    Jul 25, 2009, 06:41 AM
    My 1998 Ferrari 350 won't start up!
    I have been told by one of my buddies who is a mechanic that the compression is too low!

    I haven't driven Betsy in 2 years, and I am not much of a mechanic.

    I am not sure if I want to take it to the garage. When I start the car up it rumbles and then turns off almost immediately.

    Anyone else have/ had this problem?
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    Jul 25, 2009, 06:43 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by CanadianCrook View Post
    Anyone else have/ had this problem?
    Hello Crook:

    Nahhh. I drive my Ferrari every day. It's my Bentley that's having problems.

    excon
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    Jul 25, 2009, 07:15 AM

    If your buddy is right, remove all spark plugs and check each cylinder's compression. Then, you'll know exactly where you stand. The results may indicate a blown head gasket, which is usually caused by allowing an aluminum head engine to overheat. Racing can be a contributing factor.
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    Jul 25, 2009, 08:27 PM

    It's not worth all this bother. I'll give you 500 for it and you don't have to worry about it anymore.
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    Jul 26, 2009, 06:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey View Post
    If your buddy is right, remove all spark plugs and check each cylinder's compression. Then, you'll know exactly where you stand. The results may indicate a blown head gasket, which is usually caused by allowing an aluminum head engine to overheat. Racing can be a contributing factor.
    Hey thanks dude, I will try that.
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