Comp or leak down test? - Page 2

sjb · 20-03-2014, 09:30 PM

Well done

**AlexGTT** · 21-03-2014, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisc

Just a bit of an update, as 99% sure what the problem is. But heard from Nick Johnson, and he has said he will pay for it, or have it transported up to him and have it done up there.

To say I'm amazed is an understatement to be fair. Pretty much every garage I've dealt with has been a nightmare, well when a problem arises , and this seems to be a professional approach! So watch this space, but I will pay for cam bolts and ARP head bolts though.

Good result but please make sure you reserve negative comments about traders/specialists until you have reason.

Hope you get the car back fit and healthy asap.

Chrisc · 21-03-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

Good result but please make sure you reserve negative comments about traders/specialists until you have reason.

Hope you get the car back fit and healthy asap.

Did not mean the comment in a negative way towards Nick, just my experience of dealers is not that good. Just going through one on a mates 330 clubsport, and that dealer is a complete idiot.

So today did a compression test, and as thought the head gasket. Ranging from 115 in cyl 1 and 6, and lower in the other 4. So all chambers down. Needs doing asap, so very sedate driving and hopefully get it in next week. Just hope the heads ok.

I want to do the cam bolts (that come loose) but anyone know the updated part number?

Chrisc · 24-03-2014, 06:53 PM

Dropping her off at Bromspec in an hour. So fingers crossed

**AlexGTT** · 24-03-2014, 07:54 PM

Hope all sorted asap for you.

cslsuperfan · 24-03-2014, 09:08 PM

NJ is a good sort

dealt with him previously buying a csl back in 07

Genuine csl enthusiast.

Yanto · 24-03-2014, 09:16 PM

I have annual comp test now as part of servicing (insp or oil change) regardless of mileage.

Inexpensive and (reasonable) peace of mind yr to yr.

Chrisc · 24-03-2014, 09:37 PM

Since the readings were down in all cylinders, there is nothing else that is common is there? Racking my brain, but piston ring failure seems non existent in these engines. Plus on all six!

Chrisc · 26-03-2014, 02:54 PM

Well not good news. Took the car to Bromspec (James) and he is one of the best mechanics I have ever spoken to, and his prediction was correct.

Did a compression test and was getting 60psi ish, and puts a teaspoon of oil into the chamber, and up to 160-180

. Some of you will know what that means, any that don't, well it's not good

sjb · 26-03-2014, 04:02 PM

Oh dear, so piston ring/bore wear as well as HG ? Or just bore issues? Not sounding good, hopefully you can get it sorted but not a great introduction to CSL ownership, but if you think it's fast now just imagine it at full compression

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24-03-2014, 09:37 PM	#18
Chrisc S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southampton Posts: 98 Casino cash: $889	Since the readings were down in all cylinders, there is nothing else that is common is there? Racking my brain, but piston ring failure seems non existent in these engines. Plus on all six! __________________

24-03-2014, 09:16 PM	#17
Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	I have annual comp test now as part of servicing (insp or oil change) regardless of mileage. Inexpensive and (reasonable) peace of mind yr to yr.

26-03-2014, 02:54 PM	#19
Chrisc S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southampton Posts: 98 Casino cash: $889	Well not good news. Took the car to Bromspec (James) and he is one of the best mechanics I have ever spoken to, and his prediction was correct. Did a compression test and was getting 60psi ish, and puts a teaspoon of oil into the chamber, and up to 160-180 . Some of you will know what that means, any that don't, well it's not good __________________

26-03-2014, 04:02 PM	#20
sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	Oh dear, so piston ring/bore wear as well as HG ? Or just bore issues? Not sounding good, hopefully you can get it sorted but not a great introduction to CSL ownership, but if you think it's fast now just imagine it at full compression __________________ Car no. 406 Last edited by sjb; 26-03-2014 at 04:05 PM.