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Engine knackered :( advice on what to do next please...
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<blockquote data-quote="weeboll" data-source="post: 546837" data-attributes="member: 14316"><p>am I the only one thinking those compression figures aren't that bad..</p><p></p><p>Engine has considerable end float- v.bad - define considerable</p><p>Small metal pieces found in sump from engine oil- v.bad - could be value train, could be rockers, could be all sorts, might not be as bad as you think</p><p>One of the nearside cylinder head pushrod tubes is leaking oil - easily replaced</p><p>Offside rocker cover gasket leaking oil - easily replaced</p><p>Nearside gearbox flange seal leaking - not part of the engine. separate problem!</p><p>Rear main seal leaking oil - main seal can be replaced..</p><p></p><p></p><p>Vehicle Information Engine Information:</p><p>Oil pressure: Idle - 8 psi </p><p>Load (2500 rpm) - 45 psi </p><p></p><p>Engine compression test: </p><p>Cylinder: 1- 150 psi 2- 150 psi 3- 130 psi 4- 160 psi</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="weeboll, post: 546837, member: 14316"] am I the only one thinking those compression figures aren't that bad.. Engine has considerable end float- v.bad - define considerable Small metal pieces found in sump from engine oil- v.bad - could be value train, could be rockers, could be all sorts, might not be as bad as you think One of the nearside cylinder head pushrod tubes is leaking oil - easily replaced Offside rocker cover gasket leaking oil - easily replaced Nearside gearbox flange seal leaking - not part of the engine. separate problem! Rear main seal leaking oil - main seal can be replaced.. Vehicle Information Engine Information: Oil pressure: Idle - 8 psi Load (2500 rpm) - 45 psi Engine compression test: Cylinder: 1- 150 psi 2- 150 psi 3- 130 psi 4- 160 psi [/QUOTE]
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