That's a wise move.

 

sorry to hear

i thought i was the only one running a sock

K&N DryCharger filter cover

 

I will have to see if the sock will fit in my air box. I am also working on other options, despite my belief that water was not the issue.

Thanks for the link

franc

 

ETOH......I was referring to the drinking kind.....not the burning kind....

 

Who you been talking too?

See, that's a razz icon. Use it when you do that poing over the internet cause, i like can't see your eyes and know you're just kidding.

You were just kidding right?

 

Socks are no good in the wet, you need rubber boots.

 

The shop called today. Seems we have it back together with all the parts accountd for.

Top end overhaul, all new valves and seats, camshaft and all new gaskets and seals.
But, Now two cylinders have no compression and although it runs, they tell me it runs rough. (no Kiddin')

So................,
They are going to replace, get this, the fuel pump.

I feel so much better now.

Perhaps I need a second opinion?

roadster with a sick stick.

 

Sounds like they gave you the "economy" upgrade there with only four working cylinders...

 

Franc,

Does not sound good at all. Might want to ask them how the fuel pump has anything to do with the lack of compression as that's a new one for me. I hope the insurance company is paying for this and not that it's coming out of your own pocket. Wish you the best of luck and if you need anything, you have my number.

Take care my friend.

 

Thanks Rudy.

Franc

 

Any time Franc. Hate seeing our resident "Roadster with a stick" getting the short end of one.

 

Are these the two cylinders you mentioned in your original post?

 

you there for IA?

 

I have no idea, I'm 420 miles away.
Originaly it was one bad cylinder, then it was two. then it was three.
Perhaps we are gainin' on it.


Despite the electronic controls, most engines today are as simple mechanicaly as they were thirty years ago. Compression is a mechanical action the result of valves closing properly as the piston moves up to the head. I cannot fathom how this could be failing given all new valves, cams, and rebuilt heads.

The pistons all moved properly with the head off.

Oh well. They got paid off their estimate plus a little fudge factor so it is on them to get it running. we shall see.

Meanwhile Subeman,s Coupe is looking rather tempting.


roadster with a stick

 

You asked me that once before. What is IA?

 

Let's hope your Crossie is all fixed by the time that the Dragon rolls around.

 

Over a month without shifting......I'd be twitching by now....

 

A fuel pump wont cause compression issues.

Your problem is either rings, due to matieral from the valve wall scratching the cylinder walls, headgasket issue, head bolts not properly torqued, mechanical timing, etc.

Sounds like your dealer is just trying to pad the bill and make extra money at this point

 

I've been reading along and hoping for the best like most of us. I think it's almost time to insist on a new motor. After all that time, work and money (even if it's not your money, well it is, you've been paying insurance for what, 35 years?) and the motor has bad cylinders, I mean low compression, I'd be real careful before signing off on the work. I think you'd be advised to have the work checked by a mechanic of your choice. Dang it all, I'm not feeling good about this. Sorry Franc, I think the repairs now qualify as scary questionable. Be careful and protect your cars future.

Les

 

Thanks Les. You said all.

Scary confidence at best.



And Yes, Yes Yes. I miss my shifter.

I got to drive Judi's new white roadster 6 spd the other day for a few miles. It was like that first sip of cold beer on a hot day.


roadster without his stick