Ok, I did a compression test yesterday and Im pretty bummed out. Tested before/after I seafoam treatment. The second numbers are probably most accurate since the engine was warmed up by then, but just wanted to see the difference.
Here are the horrible numbers:
Cyl 1 - 70/70
Cyl 2 - 0/0
Cyl 3 - 78/70
Cyl 4 - 100/90
I'm told that #2 could need a piston ring replacement, but the others are very low, as well. I was also told to perform a leak down test and get a borescope to inspect cylinders.
Anyone have any advice? Since this is a project car, and there is no urgency to repair (if it's even worth it?), I'd like to see if I can do the work myself. But, at what point is an engine replacement in order?
Thanks
-Jackie