I am beginning to really HATE my Mustang!!!!

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Just got the shortblock completely rebuilt and and about a week ago got the engine together and installed. Well I started it up yesterday and it just didn't seem to run right. So out of curiosity, I did a compression test and low and behold NO COMPRESSION in cylinder 2!!!:mad::mad: After looking closely at the the cam and lifters I noticed that one of the lifters is higher than the rest. I then proceeded to remove all the rockers and lifters to check the valves and....WOW... still no compression in cylinder 2. So now I have to remove the head and have the valves checked...ect...ect. :mad:

This car is becoming the bane of my existence!

[went12s]

Did you try pouring a little oil down the spark plug hole?

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No I havn't tried that.... What am I looking for? There is absolutely no compression without the rockers on. putting oil in there will just shoot it back up the valve seals.

[Whyucryn]

If its all new it'll take a little bit for the rings to seal. What kinda oil is in it?

[Dirtyd0g]

That is common with a valve job and/or aftermarket cams you need to set valve clearance. You can shim the lash adjuster up or take a little off the stem of the valve.
Alan

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The valve isn't closing with the rockers off. there is no compression at all even with the rockers off.

[Dirtyd0g]

Ah bent valve, that sucks
Alan

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man you have no idea...lol.. I just had to shut the lights off and leave the garage. I was afraid of doing alot of cosmetic damage...lol

[Rick93coupe]

That sucks, did you have the guides replaced on the heads or anything? If so they could be too tight and in a bind. I've had that happen.

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yeah I will have to remove the engine. I will probably see what Barker will charge to go through them and make sure that they are ok.. If it's going to be too expensive, I am going to buy a set of trickflows or something. It's just depressing to think that you are so close to having a running and driving car and then BAM! There's a problem. Just my luck.

[Steves LX]

yeah I will have to remove the engine. I will probably see what Barker will charge to go through them and make sure that they are ok.. If it's going to be too expensive, I am going to buy a set of trickflows or something. It's just depressing to think that you are so close to having a running and driving car and then BAM! There's a problem. Just my luck.

Well if its just a bent valve. Barker should be able to hook you up with a new valve. Even if the seat has minimal damage or anything like that as well. You should be able to get out of there under 100.00.

[red srides]

was it in time

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Yes it was in time, but I think it happened upon installation. I think it bent a valve and possibly broke the valve guide. I will know tonight when I take off the heads.

[flyin2jz]

Gotta check Ptv or u will do it again

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PTV clearance is fine. I was rushing when installing the cam an it was out of alignment

[rtvickers]

Keep your head up, It will all be worth it when its finished. Just push through bullcrap. Good luck.

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Ok the jury is in....... Bent valve! :(

[flyin2jz]

What was out of alignment?

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when I installed the cams, they poped back when I was tightening it down. long story short.... I was rushing trying to do the work while it was a warm day and cost me money and time any ways...lol.

[full force]

never rush engine work, something always gets missed... sorry bud...

As far as rings...they will make compression no matter what, if they are not...youmhave WAY bigger issues..

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yeah, it's a bent valve. will be having it fixed soon. Just a pain...