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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 ![]() |
Well the Shaggy-mobile has been down since just after C-mas. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
It seems to sound like a compression leak to me. The sound started off quite faint but has become louder, kind of a "huffing" sound from the engine. It starts ok, it runs ok, just very anemically (no power), but still seems smooth, both running and idling. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) BTW, I am paying close attention to the following thread- Compression Testing (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) The Shaggster is going to lash the valves this evening as to see what is up, then he will try to operate it again and if it does not operate well, he will then conduct a compression test. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) Does that sound right? Anybody want to register any experienced or educated guesses as to this latest malady? The engine was out of the car recently, and the valves we adjusted by the Shaggy MANY times. Wish the lad luck, I am concerned he is gonna need it...... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) John P.S. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) |
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Engine Surgeon ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Tear it down..
With only 10 PSI the issue will slap you dead in the face really quickly. Judging by those numbers I'd have to say that engine was ran out of tune, more than likely it was lean or had an intake leak. It takes a lot to blow a head gasket on a 1.7- they seal better than any other engine..... If you need help- you have my number. |
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