Jordan,

The brake system needs to be bled. If you have a Shop Manual, the instructions are in the manual.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/bf90347.htm

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/4213448.html

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_howto_bleedbrakes.shtml

Would other people reading this thread please pipe-in with opinions about about having a 13 year old novice check out a brake system (even if he is very smart and knows how to be careful and how to ask questions)?

Tim

Tim
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The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.