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I guess I can't let this thread die a natural death yet. Yes, insurance will cover the damage - under my Collision coverage. They are calling i standing water. Good enough for me.They want me to take it in have a shop do a tear down so they can check out the damaged parts. That is almost...

New plan....I didn't realize my auto insurance would cover this but my agent says it sure will. Whew...I really wasn't looking forward to getting in over my head anyway.Thanks for all the advice/suggestions/input

I did not do the leakdown test yet but did measure the piston depth. I measured it in three different positions and got readings of .23, .29, and .29 inch difference. 2&3 are almost identical but 1&4 are over a quarter inch off.I used a long extension that fit through the plug hole and...

Amen My1GWell, that's good news. I guess I thought it might be bent because the shop told me the leakdown was good. If the rings, valves and head aren't leaking then the low pressure would seem to imply the rod. I wasn't so sure since it was driving OK but was heading in the direction the...

When I checked the compression the others showed 175 each. I didn't get the numbers from the shop, they just told me that the leakdown test didn't show any problem. I have not popped the valve cover off yet....when I do, what am I looking for?I am curious as well, the more I hear. If it...

I found a really good 'minor rebuild' checklist here. So, trading out for a used engine is pretty much the same labor-wise ... I am still messing with the tranny either way. If I end up doing that I might as well take it in and get my own block done. Then I will know where it stands. I saw...

I need to bounce this off of someone who knows more than I, which is pretty much all of you.I am about to dive into my top end to check out my pistons..suspicion of hydro lock maybe. #1 has about 40 lbs less compression than the others and the rest of the story is out here somewhere. I...

i've seen quite a few posts recommending DSM Graveyard for parts. I have emailed them three times, left voice mails twice. Anyone know if they are still in business or just don't want me to send them any $$$$ ??I need a timing belt kit, water pump, pistons, rings and rods, bushins, plus...

I can't find any other posts that sound like my issue. I hate to sound like one of those 'My car makes this funny sound' posts but.....and it actually doesn't make any sounds at all ;)Normally my engine idles very nicely right at 750 rpm. Now and then my engine just dies when I come to a...

Well, the leakdown seems conclusive. No significant leaks anywhere. So, valves are good, rings are good, head gasket is good. A buddy suggested maybe a bent rod...that could account for the 100-120 lbs compression in #1. He thought the ticking might be valve guides, or maybe an oil port is...

Sighhh. Compression test was going so well, 180, 175, 178, then #1 came in at 100. Four different times. I don't suppose there is any way to avoid cracking that head now, is there:cry:I forgot to try the drop of oil trick to check the rings but I don't suppose that would matter much anyway...

Spoke too soon. I went to drive up a long hill and noticed absolutely no boost. I also noticed the temp gauge heading for the roof. I got back home before it pegged out. The oil looks virgin, still no leaks but no water in the reservoir. I looked under the cap and it was wet with some...

OK, update - of sorts. Ran about 1/3-1/2 can of Seafoam in the oil, complete change with cheap oil and more Seafoam. Drained that all out and I didn't notice any foam or water in it. I put the good stuff in. It looks good now. New plugs and fired it up again. I still hear the indistinct...

I didn't charge in tremendously fast and once it died I was barely crawling. You are right about the mods...nothing unusual. The only thing that right side scoop does is feed the ic radiator tingy!I don't boost all that much so I am reasonably sure I won't be starting that thread!! :) If...