Finn, A plugged catalytic converter could cause these symptoms. Just saying... ken
On Wed, February 29, 2012 8:18 pm, Finn Runyon wrote: > Hi All, > > I have asked this question off the list to one of the list Gurus, but > figured I would get a larger sample too. I was hoping to get one of Chris > Corkin's (aka Tencentlife) 2.2 engines built for the 89 which some of you > helped me with a month or so back, but his lead time is late summer. To > refresh, the previous owner blew a cooling hose climbing a pass in > Colorado, and overheated the engine. There was oil in the coolant, but > not coolant in the oil, and I did a through cleaning of the cooling > system, changed the oil cooler and although there is no further migration > oil to coolant, the compression is low and there is a noticeable lack of > power, leading me to think I need a new engine. So, how many of you have > rebuilt the bottom end of a 2.2, and would you recommend against me diving > in to such a project? Although I have never rebuilt an engine, I am > mechanically inclined, fastidious, and have done 90% of the work on my 87 > for the last 18 years. That said, any advice on where to source the > parts? > > Best, > Finn > 87 Westy Pooh > 89 Westy Roo > |
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