[DML] Re: Rebuilding a Blown Motor. (continued)

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

Negative. I have yet to perform a compression test on the engine yet.
Something that I am loathing. Not because it's difficult, but because
It's gonna be a pain with 3 cylinders that have cross-threaded
sparkplugs.

It's interesting to hear about those Volvo head gaskets, vs. Renault.
I've suspected for some time now that the engine blew it's headgaskets
at some point in the past. The missing exhaust studs from the heads,
and the sloppy, leaky rocker cover gaskets. After comparing this to
another DeLorean engine, I've discovered that I have different engine
codes. For those interested, here they are (I hope yahoo doesn't f*x0r
the ASCII here).

Engine Plate/ID Tag:
___________
|154    740|
|          |
|000006287 |
------------

And here is the info stamped into the LH head. Note: if it appears
between 2 *'s, that means it was stamped upside down. And the letter
"P" is within a circle.

9 8 81	*0766*103121 P*38* 8D

What's most interesting about this is the serial # on the ID tag. The
build # is lower than my VIN. If it were higher, I coudl definetly
understand that. But this just seems fishy... If anyone has access to
engine codes, it would be great to confirm this.

I'm not really afraid to tearing into the motor. Granted though, I've
never torn an engine apart before. But having a Chrysler Service
Manual written on how to service/overhaul the PRV, has really
bolstered my confidence. Add to the fact that it's written in English,
points out certain problem areas, and has lots of clean, legible
pictures! :) But space is just limted to do the job. Classic car owner
+ apartment dweller are not the idea combination for situations such
as this.

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"




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