Need to know if there's a way....
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Need to know if there's a way....
to find out if an engine's good on a used car without paying $200 for a full diagnostic.
Car: 90 Si hatchback
Cost: 1,500
Miles: 190,000+
Has kept maintenance records for last 5 years.
Car is kind of "slow" on 1st gear from dead stop, but is find after that. Now, he just replaced timing belt....and I was told the ignition could be off...?? I also was told compression is low and the engine's dead. Any suggestions of "at home" tests???
Car: 90 Si hatchback
Cost: 1,500
Miles: 190,000+
Has kept maintenance records for last 5 years.
Car is kind of "slow" on 1st gear from dead stop, but is find after that. Now, he just replaced timing belt....and I was told the ignition could be off...?? I also was told compression is low and the engine's dead. Any suggestions of "at home" tests???
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Re: Need to know if there's a way.... (iLLestjr)
do a compression test. then do a leak down test, it will tell you if the piston rings are good or not. get a timing gun and check the timing.
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Re: Need to know if there's a way.... (BIG RICH)
if there is no rust ask 1000$ , then do a engine swap. sohc zc if you wanna stay near to stock. get as b16 if you wanna have some fun.
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Re: Need to know if there's a way.... (BIG RICH)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BIG RICH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do a compression test. then do a leak down test, it will tell you if the piston rings are good or not. get a timing gun and check the timing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
... very cheap, easy to do, and very helpful... besides the piston rings you will be able to see if the valve seals/guides are worn as well as any internal oil/coolant leaks from the headgasket
... very cheap, easy to do, and very helpful... besides the piston rings you will be able to see if the valve seals/guides are worn as well as any internal oil/coolant leaks from the headgasket
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