I think my engine is slag

[JrRelic]

last week Thursday, I was driving up to meet someone. And the radiator started to leak fast. I couldn't keep fluid in it to save my engines life.

The engine still turns over, but only 5 PSI is seen when doing compression test. I think the head gasket is blown over the whole thing. Either that or all of the piston rings blew.

Any ideas? I really don't want to junk this car. It is the funest ride I have ever had!

 

[psychlow]

While it's unlikely the whole engine is gone, it is likely your cylinder head is warped.

You'll need to tear down the engine and inspect it. Chances are that the head and head gasket will have taken the worst of it (the head being aluminum, it warps easily when overheated, especially if it's left to cool off quickly).

You'll likely need to have the head milled to get it flat - if it's too far out of spec, it'll need replacing. A machine shop and/or the dealer (or maybe someone here with a service manual) can tell you what the specs are.

If you use a head milled more than a few thou, you may want to look into a thicker head gasket to make sure the valve timing is correct.

 

[JrRelic]

Fortunatly I know someone with mill in his garage. If we can get it back up and running that would be great. Otherwise I think I can get a head off of a Junker for under $50. If anyone else has any ideas, I would appreciate any input.