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Thanks again for your help Cookie.

Cheers,

huge.

G'day again Cookie. Thanks for the detailed and rapid reply! Yeah, I figured the 'land' is part of the piston, but I've never actually rebuilt and engine myself so my detail knowledge of specific components is somewhat limited. I sure hope it isn't the problem but unfortunately the symptoms are kind...

G'day Cookie/Cam. Thanks a lot for your input. Cookie, I was interested to hear from you as I know you drive your Starion on the track. Hmm, the piston lands; not the best of news! Would this problem be diagnosable by a compression test? Obviously, if this is the problem the engine will need a rebui...

G'day Cam. Thanks for your info. When your piston lands broke, was your engine fairly old or running high boost? I haven't really heard of this problem before. I sure hope it isn't the rings! Hopefully a compression test may tell me. It's a worry but what can you say, it's a mechanical device! Cheer...

G'day everyone! I wanted to ask if any of you have experienced oil surge problems with your Starions? In particular, I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has participated in track-days and/or other forms of motorsport. I know Cookie among others, participates in track-days and that David with h...