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| Author: | dr.gonzo87 [ Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | need advice!!!!!!!! |
Today I picked up my 73 valiant from the shop. I had new shocks put on and asked if my carb could be tuned because it has been running rough. When I picked it up I was told that my carb was fine but my # 3 and 4 cylinders had low compression. The owner told me he could fix it for $1200. Does this sound reasonable? Should I contact the machine shop myself? Can I buy an other head and have it put on? If I go through with this what else should I upgrade while I have it pulled apart? Thanks for the input, I'm new to this. Sorry for the spacing I'm typing from my phone |
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| Author: | 4speed [ Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:07 pm ] |
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I would try doing the regular valve adjustment. It is most likely long pass when it should have been done. After the valves are adjusted then I would do a compression test. This is assuming that it has had a tune up in the last 5,000 miles? |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | But... |
Quote: When I picked it up I was told that my carb was fine but my # 3 and 4 cylinders had low compression.
Call him up and ask him what the compression numbers were...if he doesn't remember, you may want a second opinion...most good shops if they check some thing like that,will write that on your receipt/service ticket so it's documented...You could easily attibute this to poor valve lash, distributor problems, etc...on a compression check the numbers will tell. -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | dr.gonzo87 [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:30 pm ] |
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I will try the valve adjustment first and then have the compression rechecked. i will also ask for the compression numbers. i have an other problem ive noticed. two days after picking it up i noticed charcoal close to the canister. i brushed it off and didnt think twice about. a day later while driving i heard a noise that sounded like i was driving over gavel. i looked under the hood and found charcoal everywhere. i disconected the canister and capped the carb. what do you guys think i should do? thanks for all the help |
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