At 10:24 AM 3/9/00 -0500, Gina wrote:
>my questions now are: > >if the compression checks out okay, do you think my engine is alright? It should be ok, but I wouldn't drive it without having the oil changed. Even then, I would change the oil again after a few hundred miles. Having gas fill the cylinder means some of it got into the crankcase filling the motor with a solvent instead of a lubricant. Remember, oil is cheap, engines are expensive. >what can i do with this injector. can it be cleaned and reused (and >trusted?) or should i buy a new or rebuilt one when in doubt, replace. You may get away with a rebuilt or repaired injector, but why risk it? >Thanks Volks. > >Gina > Your Welcome. Chris Smith DBG |
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