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Mine is SORN, but currently at Badger5, it's not looking good. Engine is tired...
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Engine compression test & Cylinder leak down test done and its not good news I’m afraid.
Results:
Compression test:
Cyl1 – 145psi
Cyl2 – 135psi
Cyl3 – 152psi
Cyl4 – 155psi
Cylinder leak down test:
Cyl1 – 35%
Cyl2 – 40%
Cyl3 – 25%
Cyl4 – 20%
The engine is very tired, so does support the emissions failure you saw.
A healthy BAM engine would have 190-200psi compression and less than 10% cylinder leakage.
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Recommendation is...
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Given our discussion this morning, new turbo, downpipe, cat, 4 x tyres etc etc, with the engine itself being worn out, you will need to judge what amount you are prepared to spend on it to make it “good again”. A forged 1.9 engine build with oversize pistons, cylinder head with new valves, guides, springs is from £8367, not including removal or fitting of engine & moving/cleaning all ancillary parts est £2500, plus the downpipe, cat, tyres, turbo etc
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What do you reckon?
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Engine compression test & Cylinder leak down test done and its not good news I’m afraid.
Results:
Compression test:
Cyl1 – 145psi
Cyl2 – 135psi
Cyl3 – 152psi
Cyl4 – 155psi
Cylinder leak down test:
Cyl1 – 35%
Cyl2 – 40%
Cyl3 – 25%
Cyl4 – 20%
The engine is very tired, so does support the emissions failure you saw.
A healthy BAM engine would have 190-200psi compression and less than 10% cylinder leakage.
"
Recommendation is...
"
Given our discussion this morning, new turbo, downpipe, cat, 4 x tyres etc etc, with the engine itself being worn out, you will need to judge what amount you are prepared to spend on it to make it “good again”. A forged 1.9 engine build with oversize pistons, cylinder head with new valves, guides, springs is from £8367, not including removal or fitting of engine & moving/cleaning all ancillary parts est £2500, plus the downpipe, cat, tyres, turbo etc
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What do you reckon?
Ouch!! I’ll stop complaining about tax!! That’s some serious money but you’d be in good hands with Badger5.
I’d question whether you want an engine with that power capability. I find my LCR a handful with 283bhp unless the roads are in top condition. My mk3 Octavia, although less powerful at 245bhp is so much easier to drive in every respect. Brakes better, handles better, puts power down better.
You’ve really got to love your mk1 to spend £10k+ on engine stuff.
I’d question whether you want an engine with that power capability. I find my LCR a handful with 283bhp unless the roads are in top condition. My mk3 Octavia, although less powerful at 245bhp is so much easier to drive in every respect. Brakes better, handles better, puts power down better.
You’ve really got to love your mk1 to spend £10k+ on engine stuff.
I think you hate them really and want them all gone.I need to up my game then.
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