Re: Zero Compression 164

[Bernie & Diana Bennett <bennetts@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Arno:

Check to see if carbon was dislodged and is keeping valves from shutting all the
way?
This happened to our L once when the engine control computer died.  Valve job and
new computer under extended warranty fixed this.

Hope this helps.
Bernie Bennett
Brenham, TX

Arnoil@domain.elided wrote:

> I am asking this question on behalf of a non-Web enabled aquaintance.  His
> question is as follows:
>
> "A 164 was recently driven through high water at which point it stalled and
> won't refire.  A compression check reveals 20 psi on one cylinder and zero on
> the rest.  An inspection reveals no bent or broken valves, everything turns as
> it should, and the pistons appear to be in the correct relationship to each
> other.  There is NO evidence of water in the engine!!!!!!! (Of course water in
> the engine would explain everything if valves were bent, etc)."
>
> This person wants to know if anyone has any ideas of what could cause this
> (other than don't drive through high water) before he starts pulling the heads
> off.
>
> You can respond to me privately and I will pass the information on.
>
> TIA
>
> Arno Leskinen
> 92 Spider Veloce
> 76 Alfetta Gt

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