Comp or leak down test?

Chrisc · 26-03-2014, 05:11 PM

Well as it's rings, it's really a new short block. As no idea how long it's been like that. But the labour involved would probably outweigh the cost of a new engine. New pistons, rings, crank etc etc will be a lot! And then it would need a new head gasket, and possibly head.

I'm not a mechanic, but have worked on engines and have a pretty good understanding.

NJ has been very good, so he is taking it back for testing. But ultimately only one solution. Which to be fair I'm gutted with, as spend a fair amount of money and time on it as well. So really not happy

26-03-2014, 05:11 PM	#11
Chrisc S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southampton Posts: 98 Casino cash: $889	Well as it's rings, it's really a new short block. As no idea how long it's been like that. But the labour involved would probably outweigh the cost of a new engine. New pistons, rings, crank etc etc will be a lot! And then it would need a new head gasket, and possibly head. I'm not a mechanic, but have worked on engines and have a pretty good understanding. NJ has been very good, so he is taking it back for testing. But ultimately only one solution. Which to be fair I'm gutted with, as spend a fair amount of money and time on it as well. So really not happy __________________