Posted by Gordon on Monday, May 09, 2005 at 2:54PM :
In Reply to: Engine rebuild/replace? (long post) posted by Chris Davis - Centerville, UT on Monday, May 09, 2005 at 2:32PM :
the compression coming out of the sump could be a lot of things - really well-stuck rings or a very worn engine, but if she's still runnijng I'd be inclined to give her the benefit of the doubt.
Let's see what you need to do;
1. pull the engine and replace ALL the core plugs
2. check all the pistons and valves for sticking rings and stuff - maybe fit new rings.
3. check the block for cracks between the cylinders.
.... if everything looks OK try again - maybe add a new water distribution tube too.
Gordon
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