----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 7:04 AM
Subject: DRY first cylinder
Hi all engine knowers.
I have just taken a 1.9 L apart and I =
noticed, as I
took off the valve cover that there was no oil in the area =
there.
This engine had no compression on the =
first
cylinder and also started to knock.
After taking off the cylinder head, I =
noticed that
#1 had heavy wear on the lining.
Also all spark plugs were very heavily =
loaded with
black deposits.
I did not yet taken the liners out, or =
the
pistons.
What is the reason for the apparent =
lack of oil in
the area?
What could have caused the failure in =
the first
cylinder?
Why so much soot on all the =
plugs?
What do I need to check, test and =
do?
The compressions are 165 all other =
three, #1 was
45.
Would any of you know about =
this?
I would certainly highly =
appreciate the help
now, the engine is on the "operating table".
Zoltan
Happy Easter weekend for =
all.
Today I look forward to a =
great finish of
the Masters.