Water pump failure, and subsequent blown head gasket. Compression test revealed five cylinders at 90 psi (dry test), and 120 psi (wet test). Remaining cylinder tested 60 psi (dry) and 90 psi (wet).
Are the compression test readings acceptable?
The heads have been removed, and the planned extent of repair is to (not necessarily in order):
- Clean up the heads (passages).
- Clean up the block (passages)
- Flush radiator and cooling system.
- Replace water pump.
- New oil and filter.
- New coolant and thermostat.
- New drive belt.
- New plugs and wire set.
- Using a cooling system flush.
- Using a motor flush?
No valve or seat work, no piston rings, or other internal work.
Is this a reasonable repair plan?
Are the compression test readings acceptable?
The heads have been removed, and the planned extent of repair is to (not necessarily in order):
- Clean up the heads (passages).
- Clean up the block (passages)
- Flush radiator and cooling system.
- Replace water pump.
- New oil and filter.
- New coolant and thermostat.
- New drive belt.
- New plugs and wire set.
- Using a cooling system flush.
- Using a motor flush?
No valve or seat work, no piston rings, or other internal work.
Is this a reasonable repair plan?
Dec 18, 2018 at 1:40 AM
