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Old 06-27-2011, 09:45 PM
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#1 cylinder has low compression. Cylinder #1- 60. Cylinder #2- 147. What do I do next?
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test the next 4 and tell us what those are
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Doesn't matter what the rest are really.
Time for a rebuild or replacement.
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Doesn't matter what the rest are really.
Time for a rebuild or replacement.
If your compression is this low....yeah...thats about it.
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So do I just rebuild/replace the head or the Whole engine?
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Depending on your situation it may be cheap to find a JY motor, but thats a bit doubtful.

Can you do it yourself?
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I'm sure I could, I Don't have alot of cash but I also want to do it right that way I don't have to worry about it again...
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You can do a basic re-ring but I'd suggest doing a complete rebuild.
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yeah, you guys know of any good places to get a rebuild kit?
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Try your local machine shoips. You can usually get a package deal that includes machining and a rebuild kit.
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I'm in for one hell of a mission... My first jeep turns out to be a nightmare haha. How much do you think Im looking at roughly? Just trying to figure out basic numbers. I appreciate all of your guys help
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