Kirob24
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Hey all, I finally had time to open the valve cover and found these floating around...I'm assuming this is what is causing the compression issue.
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Mechanics at classic car shop. I'm beginning to wonder why they didn't lift the valve cover
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Thanks for all of the responses. I'm going to jump in and lift the valve cover. Since the engine was solid back in 03, and the tapping just started when I restarted it, I'm going to hope that is where the issue lies. With 0 compression in one cylinder and 50 percent in the another ill keep my fingers crossed its there. The original miles are about 87k so I'm hoping the rings are solid. I at least have hope that since It's body spent most of its life in so cal and solid that the engine is worth the work.
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Thanks all, my skill level is novice. I can change filters and have done as much as rebuilt a mower engine and some carb work, but never his deep into the engine. They didn't take the valve cover off, and I agree that the sound seems like it is right under the cover. It wasn't started since the early 2000s and didn't have mechanical issues before it was mothballed. I also have moisture coming from the tailpipe but it was idling well before the clicking started.
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Because of his lack of familiararity with the engine, he didn't remove the head. He simply measured the compression. Based on the clicking sound I shut it down right away and didn't run it longer. I can't pull the engine myself and had it towed back to my place. It sounds just like this (not mine but the same)
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I live near Pottstown PA in the Philly suburbs
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I have a 78 280z with 0 compression in cylinder 1 and limited in another. I had car to.classic mechanic who suggested rebuild of the engine. It starts but makes loud ping sound running. He did not want to to do work because he was not familiar with Datsun. Could not find replacement engine either. How do I find a mechanic to do work, and what is realistic cost? He said 5k which seemed high. Body is solid so fixing seems right idea, but I could use advice.
