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Old 07-02-2020, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ta man View Post
One spare part I've always carried is an Alternator belt. I've loaned it out at the track 2 or 3 times now.
I always carried a spare Alternator Belt and Power Steering Belt, the Trunk is empty and the parts take up so little room and cost basically nothing.

But eventually everyone learns: (things so wrong, parts fail for a variety reasons, always carry spare parts that can get you back home and the tools to install them.

I agree that there might be some engine damage to the engine.
A Compression/Leak-down Test would tell you a lot and just takes a afternoon of time to get the results.

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