Compression issue/oil in the upper intake manifold

Tiny
JACOB PRESSEY
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  • 2005 DODGE NEON
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 158,000 MILES
Okay, so far the plugs are new. The coil has been replace less then six months ago. Gives you an idea how long I have been dealing with this issue. Wires have been replaced when I changed plugs. Replaced the PVC valve two weeks ago. I am getting oil in my upper intake manifold. A bit of a knock tends to go away or lessen when it warms up or reaches higher speeds. Very rough reverse. When I try to reverse there is no idle speed I have to give it gas or it will not move. Replaced my camshaft sensor last week when I could not idle over 2,000 rpm's. If I rest my computer the car seems fine for a day or until it gets a moment to idle for to long. I get error code p0304 cylinder four misfire. And sometimes I get error code p0300. More then one misfire. Cylinder two is my guess as to which other one misses. Looks like it has a bit of build up in the plug well. Not to terrible but an issue yet. Uh what else, lol. Oh yeah, there is no fuel dampener on the fuel line leading to the rail. Spark plugs seem to be dry fouled. But no oil as far as I can tell in the wells so far. Although it seems to be going through oil and fuel faster then it did when I bought it two or three years ago. Oh, changed the intake manifold gaskets. Due to a vacuum leak. Air filter is new as well. I tried to replace my fuel filter/regulator but AutoZone got me the wrong one. It looked similar, but when I put it in, car would not turn over until I put the old one back in. Seems to not be a fuel pressure issue though. So I hope you can help me. And I hope this information can narrow it down for you. It is the only car I have at the moment. So I may still end up making things worse day by day.
Sunday, May 27th, 2018 AT 2:40 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

The first thing I would do is a compression test to verify the engine is good. After checking all four cylinders, add a small amount of oil to the cylinders and retest to see if it increases.

From your description, it sounds like you have a piston ring issue allowing blow by and that is where your oil in the intake is coming from.

I would also do a fuel pressure test from the pump. The 300 code is common for low fuel pressure.

As far as not revving above 2,000. It could be a clogged catalytic converter, or timing belt issue.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-camshaft-variable-valve-timing-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Sunday, May 27th, 2018 AT 3:44 AM
Tiny
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My car also did not come with the Schrader valve, fancy that. Okay, soon as I purchase a gauge, to test I will get back with you. Thanks for your time.
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Sunday, May 27th, 2018 AT 10:09 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

You can rent one at a parts store.
Roy
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Sunday, May 27th, 2018 AT 10:13 AM
Tiny
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Okay compression test read as dry to wet:

C1 150 c1 159.
C2.130 c2 144.
C3 90 c3 95.
C4 35 c3 58.
My check engine light did flash as I read in the manual. Says that it can indicate as the catalytic converter could have a build up and not be functioning to par.
Thanks for your patience.
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 3:48 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks.

You have bad compression in number three and four. Number four is really bad. Those two cylinders are causing this issue. It could be rings and that would explain the reason.

The engine cylinder head will have to be removed and sent out to be inspected for damage. The lower end may be bad as well. At this point, if you are going to consider keeping the car, I would consider replacing the engine with a good used engine. The cost for an overhaul is way beyond the value of the car.

All your issues revolve around the engine issue.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Roy.
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 3:59 PM
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You are welcome. Sorry for the bad news.

Let us know if you have any more questions.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 4:18 PM

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