Reply With Quote$8K for what ?
Master
It's the news I knew was coming. Low power and a bit of smoke out the back under revs were a sign that things were on the down hill.
Compression test today has shown that all cylinders are around 110 when they should be closer to 150. See attached...
It's not the end of the world of course, she still runs fine and I don't see a problem with continuing on as is. Unless i'm planning a trip with a large caravan on the back, I should be fine. Just something to wear with any car over 10 years I guess.
However, it's going to be in the back of my mind every time I put my foot down with the little voice on my shoulder telling me to find the $8k to get it fixed.
Anyone else gone through this? Importantly, any suggestions on a fix? Is it something anyone with minor engine experience and too much motivation should attempt?!
Dave
PS - not sure if i should recommend that anyone else get this done. It was nicer living in ignorance...
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Subscriber$8K for what ?
It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".
gone
1993 Defender 110 ute "Doris"
1994 Range Rover Vogue LSE "The Luxo-Barge"
1994 Defender 130 HCPU "Rolly"
1996 Discovery 1
current
1995 Defender 130 HCPU and Suzuki GSX1400
Wizard
Now if you are going to live with it for a while and you are a gambling man have you seen this ( SNAKE OIL?) product?
http://http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Noisy-tappets-Cured-Try-AMETECH-ENGINE-RESTORE-OIL-/390268164033?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM& hash=item5addcb97c1
I know, I know what these type of products promise, but I think I would take a punt just to convince myself I was making an effort
Anyone actually tried this?
For those who dont know of Quentin Wilson he is a well regarded down to earth motor journalist
If you do try it please give us an after compression test result.
Master
To get the compression up to a normal level i'm told i'll need to;Originally Posted by VladTepes
- New liners
- Clean and machine pistons to suit new liners
- Clean and grind crank
- Timing chain
- Have my wallet surgically extracted from my a$$
does this look about right to anyone that's gone through this?
AT REST
A full rebuild shouldn't cost anymore than $5k... I built a performance motor for a friend at $5.5k and that was cost price (no trade discount). If you shop around I rekon you'd find a N.O.S 4.6 from overseas and have it on your door for cheaper than that!
Cheers
Keithy
Swaggie
Not with Liners, Pistons, machining, gaskets, bearings, rings etc, and labour to fit it all together and IN the vehicle, filled with all fluids, radiator tested/ cleaned, tested and delivered. 8K is cheap.
JC
Fossicker
I had mine and my wife's HSE's both give up the ghost last easter. Rebuilt one with a tophatted short motor with new cam and followers and the other with a tophatted block for about that amount. Labour was my own though.
The MOD Father
and no sane reason for spending that amount and NOT getting top hats,,,
"How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"
'93 V8 Rossi
'97 to '07. sold.
'01 V8 D2
'06 to 10. written off.
'03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
'10 to '21
'16.5 RRS SDV8
'21 to Infinity and Beyond!
1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
Home is where you park it..
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The MOD Father
His and Hers HSE's,,
ya gotta love that!
Pics?
"How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"
'93 V8 Rossi
'97 to '07. sold.
'01 V8 D2
'06 to 10. written off.
'03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
'10 to '21
'16.5 RRS SDV8
'21 to Infinity and Beyond!
1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
Home is where you park it..
[IMG]
Master
if it has blue smoke out the back it is probably past help but, how many K's on your motor and what service history? have you tried a wet test? does the the cam have any lobes left?
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