Engine Problem!
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Hey guys after i added the lucus stuff i did another compression and the cylinder showed it is at 155 psi, i am so suprized for 65 to 155 psi, what do you think this is?
and i check the 3rd cylinder it showed me 200 psi and befor it was 185.
and i check the 3rd cylinder it showed me 200 psi and befor it was 185.
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Something is wrong if you are getting 155 and 200. I'd start by removing the vavle cover and examining them. They are probably messed up. Were the vavles ever adjusted?
HOpefully the additive didn't mess up things even more.
HOpefully the additive didn't mess up things even more.
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Originally Posted by s2k_abe,Dec 17 2006, 12:29 AM
what do you think this is?
But if you put in an oil additive, and compression went up in the dead cyl as well as other cylinders, then it points more towards rings. An oil additive won't do jack if it were valves.
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Originally Posted by negcamber,Dec 17 2006, 08:19 PM
Still can't tell you definitely until you get a leak down test.
But if you put in an oil additive, and compression went up in the dead cyl as well as other cylinders, then it points more towards rings. An oil additive won't do jack if it were valves.
But if you put in an oil additive, and compression went up in the dead cyl as well as other cylinders, then it points more towards rings. An oil additive won't do jack if it were valves.
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s2k_abe Posted: Dec 16 2006, 04:11 PM
How low was it?
How much oil did you have to add to get to the top X of the dipstick?
How long did you drive with a low oil level?
You are sure it wasn't the oil pressure warning light?
That cylinder with the 65, was that the cylinder closest to the firewall, cylinder #4?
(with cyl #1 being closest to the air filter)
If so, then it could be oil starvation causing scoring.
Did your mechanic ever pull the code, to tell you what the CEL was?
CEL = Check Engine Light.
The second day i started my car it was running rough, so i check my oil, and it was at low, i add oil and it sill runs the same.
How much oil did you have to add to get to the top X of the dipstick?
How long did you drive with a low oil level?
The other day i was driving my s2000 and my check engine goes on.
I talk to my mechanic and he says do a compresion test, so i did that 3 valves where at 185, and 1 was at 65.
(with cyl #1 being closest to the air filter)
If so, then it could be oil starvation causing scoring.
Did your mechanic ever pull the code, to tell you what the CEL was?
CEL = Check Engine Light.
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It is cylin #4 and no the oil light didnt come on, the oil was little over the (L) low, and my mechanic didnt pull the code.
I have the computer that you plug in your car to tell me waht the problem is but i cant seem to find where to plug it in. dose anyone know?
Thanks
I have the computer that you plug in your car to tell me waht the problem is but i cant seem to find where to plug it in. dose anyone know?
Thanks
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The FAQ's (at the top of this forum) are your friends .OBD port location
I also suggest you read "THE ULTIMATE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THREAD" just below the FAQ's.
I also suggest you read "THE ULTIMATE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THREAD" just below the FAQ's.
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Sounding more like rings...#4 cyl is the one that usually goes first...like Spitty says, that's the one that gets starved for oil most.
On the positive side...if you have to rebuild, then it is a good time to do a stroke kit + bore increase to give some more ooomph when you get the car back.
On the positive side...if you have to rebuild, then it is a good time to do a stroke kit + bore increase to give some more ooomph when you get the car back.