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Old 05 October 2005, 19:00   #1
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Magic engine restoring oil on ebay.....

Does this stuff actually do anything to your worn out engine?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARINE-2-STROK...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 05 October 2005, 19:06   #2
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What do you reckon? There's a Lilliputian outboard mechanic in the can who does a rebore and fits over-size rings before leaping out through the exhaust port and swimming back to the Ametech canning works to be re-tinned for the next happy customer!

Cynical, moi?
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Old 05 October 2005, 19:09   #3
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What do you reckon? There's a Lilliputian outboard mechanic in the can who does a rebore and fits over-size rings before leaping out through the exhaust port and swimming back to the Ametech canning works to be re-tinned for the next happy customer!
A veritable bargin for £9.99 then
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Old 05 October 2005, 19:11   #4
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indeed!
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If its that good think I'll get a bath full and jump in myself, then chuck the rest over me engine and trailer
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Old 16 October 2005, 17:06   #6
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well the auction ended and noone ordered any of the 1193 the guy had for sale so i guess he did not impress many folks
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I would imagine that this stuff would actually work for a very short time - it will set around worn rings and scratched in the piston and probably give you a great performing engine untill it all starts to burn off and break away.

A bit like putting saw dust in a noisy gearbox to deaden the sound.

Probably a great idea if you have a nackered engine - treat it with this ready for when you sell it (hmm dont suppose any one will ever buy an engine for me ever again)
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Or nylon tights wrapped around yer big end.
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Or nylon tights wrapped around yer big end.
I thought only politicians endulged in that sort of behaviour!
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Depends what engine you have.

If you have a knackered old engine that's not worth anything it might be worth a try before skipping it?

I have an old (20 years) 4hp yamaha in my parents garage that is low on compression. Probably worth £8.99 to have a go.

Not putting it anywhere near my Opti though!
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