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Well it looks like it may be time to tear my engine apart. McMark was kind enough to point out my lack of compression this weekend. It looks like I have about 110 lbs on 2 cylinders, and 120 on the other 2. The motor has 64,000 miles on it (original), but it did sit for 17 years in a garage by the ocean. A guess is that the cylinder walls have pitted. I am thinking about rebuilding the top end. I realize there are some who disagree with ever taking this approach, but being that the engine has relatively low miles I hope it will work out. If I do choose this method, what would you all suggest in the way of cylinders/pistons sets, etc. I am running the orig Djet, so would going with the 96mm setup still function properly? I'm not trying to stray too far from stock (or to spend too much $$$), but wouldn't mind a little extra power. Thanks for any advice.
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I drive my car everyday ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,339 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 ![]() |
Ok, heres my pennies worth( don't have 2 cents today). 110 and 120 ain't great, but ain't that bad either. Depending on driving habits, frequency of oil change and valve adjustement, proper dwell and timing, and properly tuned d-jet, you could get another 10,000 or another 50,000 miles from your engine. You'll never know till you do it. Your 2 liter should be good for at least 100K!! If you really want a bigger engine, find a 2.0L core, take the time and build it right, while driving and enjoying your car, (after all, thats what they are about). Then take a weekend and swap motors.
That said, The 96mm's is where I go next, with stock d-jet(except with an mps tweak). There are different opinions about a top end rebuild, Some say ,loose bottom, tight top. Others disagree. If you do a top end only, go from the rod bearings up. It takes very little more time and money to replace rod bearings, when doing a top end. |
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