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  1. 03-06-2009, 09:37 AM #1
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    Angry Lost Compression!

    Lost compression in # 8 cylinder and my Ford dealer quoted $4100 to fix it.
    Anyone know of a cheaper place or mechanic in Southern Cal to fix this?
    What can cause this to happen?
    Don't have time for a search on this and all comments appreciated.

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    Sorry to hear.
    Might be the infamous collapsing valve guide.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zack View Post
    Sorry to hear.
    Might be the infamous collapsing valve guide.
    Infamous? Has this happened to a lot of our members?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ParkRanger View Post
    Infamous? Has this happened to a lot of our members?
    A few.

    Too bad you arent closer, Id get you fixed up on the super cheap.
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    I think "fastcar" had that same problem...

    Best of luck...

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    I had a bad compression in Number 8 too...I have the Power Train Warranty, so it was good...Do you have it too? If you do, I think you only pay like $200
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zack View Post
    A few.

    Too bad you arent closer, Id get you fixed up on the super cheap.
    Thanks anyway Zack ......
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    Quote Originally Posted by mtenderenda View Post
    I had a bad compression in Number 8 too...I have the Power Train Warranty, so it was good...Do you have it too? If you do, I think you only pay like $200
    No warranty. What exactly happened to you #8?
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    What were the symptoms? Was it blatantly obvious something was wrong?


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    Quote Originally Posted by CBT View Post
    What were the symptoms? Was it blatantly obvious something was wrong?
    Suddenly started to lose power over 35 mph .... stuttering.
    Should have known the day before when I noticed a little blue smoke coming out of the exhaust (=oil coming out!).
    Anyway, lost 24% compression in # 8 and and 6% in # 5. Finally found a better shop in Wilmington to fix it rather than the dealership.

    The issue I have is that I treated the car with kid gloves. Never raced, etc. or stressed the engine. Well, sometimes i would haul just a little **s, but nothing that could be considered abusing the engine.

    I have 75K mi. so hopefully this will give me another 75K. What do you guys think? Any other preemptive actions needed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ParkRanger View Post
    Suddenly started to lose power over 35 mph .... stuttering.
    Should have known the day before when I noticed a little blue smoke coming out of the exhaust (=oil coming out!).
    Anyway, lost 24% compression in # 8 and and 6% in # 5. Finally found a better shop in Wilmington to fix it rather than the dealership.

    The issue I have is that I treated the car with kid gloves. Never raced, etc. or stressed the engine. Well, sometimes i would haul just a little **s, but nothing that could be considered abusing the engine.

    I have 75K mi. so hopefully this will give me another 75K. What do you guys think? Any other preemptive actions needed?

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    When its put back together, start treating it like a stepchild. It will last longer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zack View Post
    When its put back together, start treating it like a stepchild. It will last longer.
    10-4, Zack! Like a red-headed stepchild.
    I tried nice....now it's going to be real baaaad.
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    I'd also look into a rear cooling mod, if anything just for insurance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackmobile View Post
    I'd also look into a rear cooling mod, if anything just for insurance.
    Already have it. Came with DR's stage 1.
    If only CA changed it's carb laws then I could put in a Vortech S/C and that should resolve all these other issues???

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    Hope it works out, which ever rebuild/replace route you take. Keep us posted.


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