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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.