2001 BMW 318 COMPRESSION

2001 BMW 318
87,220 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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My car has only done 87,000 miles and I have been told that I need a new engine. I have had a compression test done and no. 2 cylinder is reading 2.8. The mechanic told me the cam rollers were getting rusty so water is getting in, so the oil cannot be circulating. Do I need to replace the engine or can it be repaired
Jan 28, 2010 at 5:16 AM
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The salvage yards have motors and it might be the way for you to go. Rebuilding is not recommended.
Jan 29, 2010 at 8:32 AM