Valve job or complete engine rebuild

2011 CHEVROLET KALOS
94,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSE ALONZO
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I had my car's engine checked for a check engine light that was on. I had a mechanic do a diagnostic check and found little or no compression on the number two cylinder. He suggested an engine rebuild. Would a valve job be just as good?
Jul 24, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It depends on where the lean is, in the piston rings then a engine rebuild. If just a intake or exhaust valve you can get away with a valve job.

The mechanic needs to do a leak down test to find out which.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 24, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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JOSE ALONZO
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Thank you, very helpful.
Jul 24, 2017 at 9:23 PM
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STRAILER
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Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 25, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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