
Gullzter wrote:Cool ill try that in next few days.I really hope its not pistons as i would end up having to break the car then
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Gullzter wrote:Cool ill try that in next few days.I really hope its not pistons as i would end up having to break the car then
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ashley wrote:Gullzter wrote:Cool ill try that in next few days.I really hope its not pistons as i would end up having to break the car then
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synXero wrote:I hope it's not terminal mate.
If it is, what's next?
hmltnangel wrote:Damn mate
If it was summer and I had time I couldve helped you out.
bobhatton wrote:What fuel, boost and timing were you running?
glen n wrote:I've got a timing guy I can give you mate,it's really easy to check.
pistol pete wrote:glen n wrote:I've got a timing guy I can give you mate,it's really easy to check.
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glen n wrote:Just thought I'd bump this up so that you can update with your symptoms.As far as I have seen
Compression test today
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102 oil in spark plug area
155 a little in spark plug area
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Leak from cam cover gasket above manifold.Engine management light is on constantly(need to put up the error codes mate) car stuttering and popping/banging about 3k revs and won't boost.
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The car did need the rad replacing a few weeks back and that is now done and all fine,but unsure if the rad losing coolant has caused any overheating.
ashley wrote:Damn..
.sounds like you need to drop the engine and pull the pistons mate.
Fingers crossed the bores are ok, then you can whack it back together with a fresh set of pistons and rings(and a rehone) and boost on, may as well do the big end bearings whilst your at it