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Will this suffice? Looks heavy duty enough to not flex as you warned. valve spring compresser tool | eBay

Thank you, I'll look out for something similar. Any pointers on that valve compression tool too? Much obliged.

Hence asking for a recommendation for one that is 'cheapest possible whilst it still being fit for the job'. Is it worth also buying a piston ring compressor tool or is it not too much bother to get the pistons back in without one? Hoping that if we get another week of sunshine I will finally...

Can anyone point me to a VALVE COMPRESSION TOOL that will be good for the job on this 2.25 petrol engine? I want the cheapest possible whilst it still being fit for the job. Thanks.

Hello mate, Sorry I never got back to you, I've had a number of priorities come up since you sent it and not been able to get it on. The vehicle's off the road now until I can get the head off - been waiting 6 weeks for this rain to stop and I'll finally start the job! Will let you know...

It puffs out like a miniature steam engine. I always thought I would remove the head anyway as the car is an unknown to me and I'm gaining confidence in it by systematically familiarising myself with it all, knowing that once I put it all back together it should give me trouble free motoring...

Righto dog, I'll check those things first. How would I test for pressure build up in the sump? If I take the oil filler cap off with engine running then it puffs exhaust fumes out. I don't know if that helps diagnosis at all?

Thank you James, most helpful in what I should be looking out for. Dog, nothing makes me think the block is cracked. I am just offering my understanding of possible scenarios once I'm in there. Sorry for missing your question: The engine runs, though very ropey and been getting progressively...

Thanks Dog. I have read the manuals (Haynes and the generally more helpful LR Workshop Manuals) so I have a fair idea of the steps I need to tackle. I don't have a valve compression tool so thanks for making a point of that. I'll definitely order one before I begin. I suspect that I will...

Good morning everyone, I am preparing to delve into my engine and thought I'd check in with some experts prior to messing it all up. First my questions... Q1. a) How long should I allow myself to get the bits apart and get to a stage where I can see what's going on? b) How long should...

I guess it is to the old boys credit that he has still been driving around as well as he has when I look at those compression figures. I am just trying to get the owner up to speed quickly enough to do him justice and keep him going for another 40 years :)

So what are likely worst case scenarios for valve problems or blown head gaskets?

It's been going through oil (both spitting it out from the engine and probably burning it too), smoking slightly and never really clearing, loss of power, struggles to turn over etc. I just bought a compression tester and put that on it and got the following: Cylinder 1 - 130psi Cylinder 2 -...

What are the consequences of driving an engine that is close to packing up? I think my engine could be considered on its last legs, however, it still drives at the moment and I use it for small errands. Am I stupid to continue driving it as I try to tick jobs off on it or should I be very wary...

Hello all, Just wondering if anyone local(ish) to Bracknell has a compression tester that I could check my Series 3 (petrol 2.25) with? I'd be happy to drive over, beer in hand, if someone can just let me hook it up for a minute or two :D Cheers, Andy.