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Time for a rebuild?, Time for a rebuild |
Wew |
Jan 17 2020, 06:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 17-January 15 From: Novato, ca Member No.: 18,335 Region Association: None |
Hi All,
I love this community. I have used the search function a bazillion times to gather invaluable information to help troubleshoot and DIY's on my 73 2.0 fuel injection. I have been working on the body for years and have it in pretty good shape. The interior as well is almost done. I have gone through the suspension and replaced shocks and tie rods. New vacuum hoses, rebuilt injectors and all new stainless steel fuel lines. I have worked my way around the engine, and still need to put a new CHT on as it reads cool. Any whoo, I did a compression test today and these were my readings. 1. 110 2. 105 3. 100 4. 130 Some big variances there. Spark plugs are all dark. Is it rebuild time? Recommendations on best DIY rebuild sources books, blogs, youtubes, this forum etc. I want to keep it pretty much stock but am interested in putting the european style pistons in the car. Any other recommendations and opinions are much appreciated. Thanks, Gary |
Wew |
Feb 11 2020, 05:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 17-January 15 From: Novato, ca Member No.: 18,335 Region Association: None |
Dropped the motor to clean up engine bay, tins, and the engine itself. I do not plan on rebuilding, because of favorable compression readings with very few miles put on the car in the last 5 years. I will check the valves and the lifters to be sure everything is functioning as it should.
I am also going to address the oil leaks which most of the oil is seeping from the oil cooler. Any other potential trouble spots I should address while the engine is out? No leaks on the seam of the case. Here are some picks of the before. Some gunk from fire extinguisher. (long story but I saved her) Images too large to add all in this one, will add the other in an additional post. |
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