1999 Ford Mondeo Broken valves?

1999 FORD MONDEO
55,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ADISON
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Hi, a mechanic has told me he thinks the valves, valve guides or valve seats are broken in my car. is there anyway of knowing without removing the head?
Apr 23, 2010 at 12:19 PM
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DAVE H
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have a compression test of each cylinder .. low/no compression indicates a leaking valve/seal or even a bad headgasket
Apr 24, 2010 at 3:43 AM