sounds like a good plan. i'll take some photos later in the week.
thanks
ian
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- Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:33 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: low compression engine
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- Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:16 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: low compression engine
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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...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:13 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: low compression engine
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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
Thanks again
- Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:04 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: low compression engine
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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...