[Diy_efi] Re: Reality check - no efi content - long winded

[John Gross]

For whatever it is worth, I never mess with compression tests.  They can
most definitely be deceiving.  IMO, it's only worth your time to do a
leak-down test, as this will find bent valves, blown head gaskets/cracked
heads, stuck rings, etc, etc.  I've done compression tests on motors with
slightly stuck rings, and it came out ok, but the leak-down showed the
problem.

Also, you can check the cam timing if you know the specs of the cam
(centerlines mainly), but it would be a bear to do with the engine
installed.  The other thing to be weary of (I admit I'm about to use
generalities, as I'm unfamiliar with the OEM gear in the 3.8L) is that you
may have cracked a piston (assuming they're cast) as well since you appear
to have tagged at least #1 with the exhaust valves.  If the pistons are
forged, you're likely ok.


-----Original Message-----
From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org] On
Behalf Of Joe Boucher
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 10:50 AM
To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
Subject: RE: [Diy_efi] Re: Reality check - no efi content - long winded

If that is the limit of your problem, then pull the head and have a valve
job done.  Is it the head in front or the back of the engine compartment.

-----Original Message-----
From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org]On
Behalf Of Bill - Comcast
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:06 AM
To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Re: Reality check - no efi content - long winded


I pulled the rockers this morning and put some compressed air in the
plug hole.  Air is blasting out the exhaust,  #1 exhaust is bent.

Bill

Adam Wade wrote:
> --- Bill - Comcast <b.shaw at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>> Had to pay up to get my car out of hock.  I almost
>> told him to keep the car,  probably should have in
>> retrospect.  At least I used a CC so I can
>> contest the payment.
>>
>
> You may end up having to sue them to make it work.  I
> was in a similar situation several years ago, and it
> was the repair bill from and testimony of the shop
> that repaired the damage the original shop did that
> got me my money back.  I'd sue them for your money
> back PLUS the cost of a proper repair, as well as
> making sure you have a shop document the discrepancies
> (notably the compression test numbers).
>
> Hope it works out for you...
>
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