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Piston ring failure, maybe 🤔

Sherlock

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Over the past few months I have had to top up the engine oil on a regular basis with the right oil of course. Two weeks ago it was a lovely day for a ride out, checked the oil level and all ok. Set off through the village and all seemed fine until a wee hesitation in acceleration which cleared until another mile or so. Clouds of white/grey exhaust emissions and a prompt cut out of the engine. Parked up and let the motor cool off for a while but wouldn’t even turn over. So it’s on the bench waiting for me to decide whether it’s worth a full strip down and rebuild or bite the bullet and buy a second hand motor. Appreciate any of your suggestions.
 
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