03-15-2005, 01:39 PM
jackstands Wrote:the engine has 130k on it. Either the rings are worn or not. Compression will show that.
Or the valve seals/seats are shot and the head needs to be pulled and refreshed - much easier than pulling the motor and tearing it down for rings which lends itself to too many "while you're in there" $$ adders.
Quote:You can even attach a whistle to the hose, and use it to determine TDC.
Pulling the valve cover = free
