The engine always runs cool, at about 180 degrees, never hotter.
I just performed a compression test with the results of 190 PSI +/- 5PSI on each cylinder which leads me to believe that the piston rings are not bad and seated properly. The engine does not leak oil anywhere.
This is about where my mechanical knowledge runs out. Would this indicated bad valve seals, a stuck valve, bad valve guides? Please help?
Also please offer any thoughts on roughly how much this might cost to fix. Should I pull the engine and bring it to a shop on an engine stand or leave it in and allow them to perform more tests.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009 AT 10:45 PM