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by ijs1968
Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: low compression engine
Replies: 26
Views: 6913

Re: low compression engine

sounds like a good plan. i'll take some photos later in the week.

thanks

ian
by ijs1968
Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: low compression engine
Replies: 26
Views: 6913

Re: low compression engine

Hi All, The engine plate is 10V/189E/L64997. I assumed it was low compression after a bit of google searching on the code and after taking the engine apart , noticed the pistons were dished a lot ? When we take the other engine apart we can compare pistons so will know one way or the other. Really a...
by ijs1968
Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: low compression engine
Replies: 26
Views: 6913

Re: low compression engine

Thanks for the responses. The engine plate on the 10v engine indicates that it's a low compression version and the top of the pistons are dished. We'll take the the original engine apart at the weekend and decide after that the best way to go.

Thanks again
by ijs1968
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: low compression engine
Replies: 26
Views: 6913

low compression engine

Hello, I'm a new member trying to help my lad restore a 1967 2dr. We have one seized engine in the car and also a second spare engine that came with the car but is a low compression version from a van we think (10v). The 10v engine looks easier to rebuild as it seems in better nick but has some stic...