Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
02-04-2004, 06:37 PM
#41
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Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
Hi Bill,
You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> will look into the vacuum tester too.
>
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster. This
> resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine in
> it for that $$$).
>
> I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> areas.
>
> I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know it's in
> tune.
>
> What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk around it
> and doesn't move correctly?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> will look into the vacuum tester too.
>
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster. This
> resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine in
> it for that $$$).
>
> I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> areas.
>
> I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know it's in
> tune.
>
> What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk around it
> and doesn't move correctly?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
02-04-2004, 06:37 PM
#42
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Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
Hi Bill,
You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> will look into the vacuum tester too.
>
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster. This
> resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine in
> it for that $$$).
>
> I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> areas.
>
> I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know it's in
> tune.
>
> What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk around it
> and doesn't move correctly?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> will look into the vacuum tester too.
>
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster. This
> resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine in
> it for that $$$).
>
> I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> areas.
>
> I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know it's in
> tune.
>
> What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk around it
> and doesn't move correctly?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
02-04-2004, 06:37 PM
#43
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Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
Hi Bill,
You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> will look into the vacuum tester too.
>
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster. This
> resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine in
> it for that $$$).
>
> I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> areas.
>
> I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know it's in
> tune.
>
> What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk around it
> and doesn't move correctly?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> will look into the vacuum tester too.
>
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster. This
> resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine in
> it for that $$$).
>
> I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> areas.
>
> I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know it's in
> tune.
>
> What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk around it
> and doesn't move correctly?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
02-04-2004, 06:53 PM
#44
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Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
Hi Bill,
Haven't had a chance yet to test it myself. I had a mechanic test it before
because I wanted a professional opinion of the state of the engine (which I
didn't get) and because I was unsure of the process. He's the one who gave
me the 150 readings before.
I'm going to work though understanding the process and get it done before
this weekend. Doesn't look too bad.
Bill
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40218220.42D0F10C@***.net...
> Hi Bill,
> You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
> subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
> 10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Hi Chris,
> >
> > I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> > will look into the vacuum tester too.
> >
> > I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> > blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> > heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster.
This
> > resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> > garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> > because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine
in
> > it for that $$$).
> >
> > I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> > areas.
> >
> > I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know
it's in
> > tune.
> >
> > What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk
around it
> > and doesn't move correctly?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
Haven't had a chance yet to test it myself. I had a mechanic test it before
because I wanted a professional opinion of the state of the engine (which I
didn't get) and because I was unsure of the process. He's the one who gave
me the 150 readings before.
I'm going to work though understanding the process and get it done before
this weekend. Doesn't look too bad.
Bill
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40218220.42D0F10C@***.net...
> Hi Bill,
> You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
> subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
> 10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Hi Chris,
> >
> > I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> > will look into the vacuum tester too.
> >
> > I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> > blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> > heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster.
This
> > resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> > garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> > because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine
in
> > it for that $$$).
> >
> > I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> > areas.
> >
> > I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know
it's in
> > tune.
> >
> > What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk
around it
> > and doesn't move correctly?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
02-04-2004, 06:53 PM
#45
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Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
Hi Bill,
Haven't had a chance yet to test it myself. I had a mechanic test it before
because I wanted a professional opinion of the state of the engine (which I
didn't get) and because I was unsure of the process. He's the one who gave
me the 150 readings before.
I'm going to work though understanding the process and get it done before
this weekend. Doesn't look too bad.
Bill
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40218220.42D0F10C@***.net...
> Hi Bill,
> You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
> subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
> 10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Hi Chris,
> >
> > I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> > will look into the vacuum tester too.
> >
> > I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> > blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> > heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster.
This
> > resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> > garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> > because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine
in
> > it for that $$$).
> >
> > I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> > areas.
> >
> > I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know
it's in
> > tune.
> >
> > What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk
around it
> > and doesn't move correctly?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
Haven't had a chance yet to test it myself. I had a mechanic test it before
because I wanted a professional opinion of the state of the engine (which I
didn't get) and because I was unsure of the process. He's the one who gave
me the 150 readings before.
I'm going to work though understanding the process and get it done before
this weekend. Doesn't look too bad.
Bill
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40218220.42D0F10C@***.net...
> Hi Bill,
> You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
> subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
> 10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Hi Chris,
> >
> > I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> > will look into the vacuum tester too.
> >
> > I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> > blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> > heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster.
This
> > resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> > garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> > because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine
in
> > it for that $$$).
> >
> > I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> > areas.
> >
> > I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know
it's in
> > tune.
> >
> > What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk
around it
> > and doesn't move correctly?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
02-04-2004, 06:53 PM
#46
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Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
Hi Bill,
Haven't had a chance yet to test it myself. I had a mechanic test it before
because I wanted a professional opinion of the state of the engine (which I
didn't get) and because I was unsure of the process. He's the one who gave
me the 150 readings before.
I'm going to work though understanding the process and get it done before
this weekend. Doesn't look too bad.
Bill
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40218220.42D0F10C@***.net...
> Hi Bill,
> You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
> subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
> 10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Hi Chris,
> >
> > I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> > will look into the vacuum tester too.
> >
> > I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> > blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> > heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster.
This
> > resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> > garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> > because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine
in
> > it for that $$$).
> >
> > I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> > areas.
> >
> > I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know
it's in
> > tune.
> >
> > What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk
around it
> > and doesn't move correctly?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
Haven't had a chance yet to test it myself. I had a mechanic test it before
because I wanted a professional opinion of the state of the engine (which I
didn't get) and because I was unsure of the process. He's the one who gave
me the 150 readings before.
I'm going to work though understanding the process and get it done before
this weekend. Doesn't look too bad.
Bill
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40218220.42D0F10C@***.net...
> Hi Bill,
> You told us it tested a hundred and fifty across in your message,
> subject: "Cylinder compression 150 per cylinder good?" posted: 1/13/04
> 10:12 AM Preferred Time. What does it test now?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Hi Chris,
> >
> > I have a compression tester and I ordered the Leak Down tester today. I
> > will look into the vacuum tester too.
> >
> > I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> > blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> > heating. Then he put water on the block to try to cool it off faster.
This
> > resulted in engine damage so he limped back to Santa Monica and had his
> > garage replace the engine with a used one (don't know why he did that
> > because he spent well over 2k. Should have put a remanufactured engine
in
> > it for that $$$).
> >
> > I checked the PCV and the intake and didn't see or feel any oil in those
> > areas.
> >
> > I have the MPI Kit on it with the timing correct so as far as I know
it's in
> > tune.
> >
> > What is a sticky oil ring mean? Does that mean the ring gets gunk
around it
> > and doesn't move correctly?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
02-04-2004, 09:03 PM
#47
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Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating.
I think this is missing clue.
Overheating an engine will cause the rings to loose their temper and for the
oil rings to clog with coke.
I am pretty sure you are going to be holding them in your hand before this
is fixed.
The good news, it's a job you can do without removing the engine or
crankshaft , and the engine is probably not "shot".
On th other hand, oil is cheap, but if it fouls plugs you cant use it much
longer that way
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating.
I think this is missing clue.
Overheating an engine will cause the rings to loose their temper and for the
oil rings to clog with coke.
I am pretty sure you are going to be holding them in your hand before this
is fixed.
The good news, it's a job you can do without removing the engine or
crankshaft , and the engine is probably not "shot".
On th other hand, oil is cheap, but if it fouls plugs you cant use it much
longer that way
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
02-04-2004, 09:03 PM
#48
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Posts: n/a
Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating.
I think this is missing clue.
Overheating an engine will cause the rings to loose their temper and for the
oil rings to clog with coke.
I am pretty sure you are going to be holding them in your hand before this
is fixed.
The good news, it's a job you can do without removing the engine or
crankshaft , and the engine is probably not "shot".
On th other hand, oil is cheap, but if it fouls plugs you cant use it much
longer that way
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating.
I think this is missing clue.
Overheating an engine will cause the rings to loose their temper and for the
oil rings to clog with coke.
I am pretty sure you are going to be holding them in your hand before this
is fixed.
The good news, it's a job you can do without removing the engine or
crankshaft , and the engine is probably not "shot".
On th other hand, oil is cheap, but if it fouls plugs you cant use it much
longer that way
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
02-04-2004, 09:03 PM
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bad news on the Valve Seal Replacement - Need advice
> I'm not sure of the engine's history before purchase. The guy before me
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating.
I think this is missing clue.
Overheating an engine will cause the rings to loose their temper and for the
oil rings to clog with coke.
I am pretty sure you are going to be holding them in your hand before this
is fixed.
The good news, it's a job you can do without removing the engine or
crankshaft , and the engine is probably not "shot".
On th other hand, oil is cheap, but if it fouls plugs you cant use it much
longer that way
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
> blew something up when he drove it and it ran out of water, thus over
> heating.
I think this is missing clue.
Overheating an engine will cause the rings to loose their temper and for the
oil rings to clog with coke.
I am pretty sure you are going to be holding them in your hand before this
is fixed.
The good news, it's a job you can do without removing the engine or
crankshaft , and the engine is probably not "shot".
On th other hand, oil is cheap, but if it fouls plugs you cant use it much
longer that way
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
