Rick:
That's why I'm going to change the oil very often (like every 300-500
miles) and a head rebuild is at the top of my list! Suspension is running a
close second (The car seems to be sagging in the rear a bit).
If I had the money to do it right now, I would. But its gonna be a
couple of months unfortunately. I've heard a lot of quotes for this job of
around $150 for a DIY job, to a lot more than that. This is assuming my head
is sound and not cracked, of course.
Is there a consensus out there that $150 - $200 should be enough? What's
a good estimate?
Dan
'73 B
SNIP
>>If I fix the head only, I might risk causing more problems with the
>>bottom
>>end with all that pressure...hmmm...
>
> Actually, you are probably doing more damage to the bottom end with the
>low compression figures.
> That much below "normal" would be a good indication of worn rings, and
>consequently excessive blow-by.
> All the combustion byproducts being introduced into the oil sump and
>crankshaft area can very rapidly deteriorate the oil. One of products of
>blow-by and hot oil and water vapor is a mild sulferic acid. Nothing good
>has ever been reported about having acid running through an oiling
>system.
> Given the oil pressures you have, the Bottom end sounds like it's in
>good shape right now, and bringing the compression back up to standard
>should not have any adverse effects on it. Plus it will make the car a
>lot more fun to drive.
>Rick Morrison
>72 MGBGT
>74 Midget
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