the motor is only new to me it is a used motor

Is it possible to do a compression test on a motor that is on a stand?

yes the talon is basically my only means of transportation except for a 88 corolla that the tranny is all but gone out on. i haven't done a compression test on the new motor as of yet. i got my motor out about 20 minutes ago without the help of anyone except advice from y'all. So that is what...

A while back the engine in my 92tsi had a meltdown which turned out to be caused by a cam bearing going out. Anyway about a week ago i got a complete engine off an old friend who had totalled his tsi and heres my predicament I'm poor and been without my talon for way to long I'm not sure what...

just got timing belts off and i am able to turn the cams. i didnt try to move it very far though (timing belt being off and all). What would be the best route to go from here?

what is this plug for? Should it be plugged in or at least have a cap on it? :confused: - :talon: j (I have a 92 TSI)

A few nights ago... I had just got off at work went home and was running sea foam through my pcv line, ... after about 20 minutes or so went up to my garage only to find a huge cloud of smoke and my car not running; the hose going to the overflow on my 92tsi had blown off, my timing belt cover...