Compression wasn't just down on that cylinder, there was none!

Either a valve has gone or the piston has. My money is on a piston with a bloody great big hole in it, poissibly even a knackered head and a knackered block.

Hence why I asked about breathing...

Be nice if it was just a valve. :)

Well got the engine out today (a big THANK YOU to C.J. & Eureka) and i'm afraid its bad news :( think i will let the photos do the talking :cry:

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ouch!!!! bit gutting

what's the plan now then..........

F*** knows, gonna ponder over the weekend what to do

I see what you mean about the bore :eek:

Is that too much damage to have it bored out and fit larger pistons / rings? or is that not a good idea with scoob engines?

Normally I love being bang on the money and right about something not on this occasion though. :(

Can't tell from the pictures but looks like you might be able to rebore and drop some oversize pistons in. Crank and rods should be ok but I'd get some new rod bolts just to be on the safe side.

Head looks salvageable but again it's hard to tell from the pictures.

My offer still stands with the SCDB by the way.

Ouch - doesnt look great in there :(

Number 3 piston :D

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Mice been at it?

Well guys i've made my decision.............i'm breaking the car

Its been sitting outside my house for a month now and i have zero enthusiasm to fix it

If anyone wants anything keep a lookout in the for sale section or PM me

A decision you'll regret I think!!

maybe, maybe not, just cant be bothered with the car now, will know in a few months :lol1:

See yours is coming along nicely :thumb:

:(

Don't be sad Ian, i really did lose interest in the car and i'm happier now ive made a decision to break and bits are going quick :)

Tough decision Ian, hope it goes well and you don't do something silly like buy a diesel!

Yeah it was Paul but i really did lose all interest in the car, hmmm what about a diesel turbo lol

cheers for the call Ian, makes a lot more sense now ;)

Lost interest in your Scooby, or Scoobies ?

There are some nice ones for sale out there for good money !

Lost interest in scoobies

Shame to see it happen mate. Needs must, and understand your frustrations.

All the best

Frayz

Well i might as well bring this thread to a end, the wagon is in bits apart from the bodyshell & 90% of the bits are sold



Got my new car now which i'm very happy with but i've gone sensible as i've bought a Vauxhall.......................................... ...Monaro 6 litre V8 (452bhp & 466ft lbs) :D

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Very nice Ian !

stonkin car there dude
well done you know it makes sense !! your not getting any younger you know ......

lol
bert

Your right bert, i need my comforts at my age :lol1:

cats out finally...sideways much more yet ? :D

No not yet, got to find the right place as its quite a big car thats even bigger sideways :lol1:

i'd quite happily go from a scoob to one of those!!! :)

get some open pipes and lose the cats then get some vids up!!! ;)

Nice, had one of the VXR500's in the other day, 500bhp and 500lbft, awesome drive. Have fun !