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Central New Jersey - Leak Down
Does any one know of a knowledgeable shop in the central New Jersey area that can perform a leakdown test? I have a 1987 911 that I getting prepared to do an engine rebuild, but I would like to know before I tear into it exactly where it is weak? I know I have low compression in cyl #1 and she uses to much oil.
Thanks all!
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12-18-2008, 08:40 AM
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Try Bodymotion in Ocean, NJ. Their number is (732) 493-2700. They just rebuilt my 87's engine (one quart of oil every 250 miles). I'm very happy with the work they do, and they are very pleasant people to deal with.
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12-18-2008, 09:23 AM
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Thanks! that is about the same oil consumption I am experiencing.
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Just curious - at 250 miles per quart are you seeing blue smoke on accel or decel or on start-up?
Do you notice any loss of power?
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I had smoke at start-up, but I really didn't notice it any other time. My valve guides were shot. I had the guides replaced, the cylinders re-honed, and new rings installed. I did notice an improvement in performance after the rebuild - the engine now runs crisp and is more willing to rev. Much more fun to drive.
I'm thinking it may run even nicer with a new cat - one without burnt oil in it. (Even better still with one of Ben's pre-mufflers and a SW chip. Just add them to the list.) |
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12-19-2008, 10:17 AM
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Thanks, KOH.
By how much did your oil consumption improve? Significantly, I hope. I am anxiously watching mine, hoping to put off a rebuild for as long as possiible.
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craigyirush,
So far, I don't seem to be burning any oil. During the 1000 mile break-in I occasionally had a puff of smoke at start-up, but the dip-stick reading barely moved (which is subject to operator interpretation in my novice case). I only have 500 miles miles on the engine since the 1000 mile re-torque (with oil change obviously), but now there is no smoke what so ever at start-up, and the dip-stick hasn't moved at all. |
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