The compression values for cylinders 1-5 were between 100 and 125. But Cylinder 6 was 40. So I took the head off and had it reconditioned by a shop and put it back on - hoping it just needed a valve and seal job/new gasket. Put it all back together and compression values for 1-5 are somewhat better, but 6 is still 40. Big disappointment.
I'm a guy with very little mechanical experience. Friends ask me "what's the compression ratio?" or "what is the order the cylinders fire?" and I'm like - that's a thing?
I know I could drop the oil pan and get at those pistons from underneath to change the rings myself - probable culprit at this stage - but that's a major PITA.
Also suggested was getting a new block - anyone selling one?
Also giving up and taking it to a mechanic/shop. any idea on cost?
Knowing myself I'll prob try to rebuild it anyway but if there are any other options out there that I haven't considered then please help me out.
Many thanks,
Dave
I'm a guy with very little mechanical experience. Friends ask me "what's the compression ratio?" or "what is the order the cylinders fire?" and I'm like - that's a thing?
I know I could drop the oil pan and get at those pistons from underneath to change the rings myself - probable culprit at this stage - but that's a major PITA.
Also suggested was getting a new block - anyone selling one?
Also giving up and taking it to a mechanic/shop. any idea on cost?
Knowing myself I'll prob try to rebuild it anyway but if there are any other options out there that I haven't considered then please help me out.
Many thanks,
Dave