Valve Job or Replace Motor?

[JD408]

SO as it is right now I think I may need to have a valve job.
cylindar 3 came back with very low numbers on a compression check.
I assume I need a valve job since there is no oil in my coolant, and no water in my oil.
THe car isnt smoking either, so I guess its not the head gasket.
My question is should I be looking to replace the engine or do a valve job?
I dont know what its going to cost me so I need some input.
if the motor is the way to go, does anyone know a place in my area I can buy from?

 

[JayRolla]

I would take the motor apart and see what you need. If the compression #'s are low it could be a bad ring, but usually you will smoke. Dont replace what you dont have too. You could replace just the pistons and the head and dont bother with the rest.

 

[spinz4]

Yup, you need to take it apart further to REALLY see what the problem is.

 

[nightracer91]

A tear-down is definately needed to verify the problem...

 

[Dream On]

Or do a leak down test.

 

[DSM-Talon-John]

Do are engines break down alot like are trannies, or is it just cause so many people mod there cars and shit happens.

 

[GST98BIG16G]

first you have to know what you modding and realize what your stock engine can hold. I could talk forever but instead i suggest you read this http://www.dsmtuners.com/sub.php?page=2gntupgrades

 

[JD408]

actually I havent changed anything on the car. ITs stock.
Used car though, so who knows what previous owners have done to it.

 

[carsaval]

Do are engines break down alot like are trannies, or is it just cause so many people mod there cars and shit happens.

not if you do it right. and btw he is non turbo, It could be you need to have a valve tune-up.