I agree with Ernie on this. Those test results would really narrow it down and
even eliminate a few things. I would really like to know the results of a
compression test, as I mentioned earlier today. All of the tests that Ernie
mentioned could be done quite easily.
Paul
In a message dated 5/7/2004 2:04:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
estepney@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> Bill:
> As a long time Automotive Technician, aka mechanic, I need to ask a few
>questions regarding the diagnostic procedures done to justify the total
>rebuild scenario. Did they do a compression test? A cylinder leak down test?
>Did they scope the ignition and do an exhaust gas analysis? Or did they just
>look at an old car and jump to the conclusion that it needed an overhaul? If
>they did some tests I would like you to post the results so those of us on the
>list who are able could give some educated guidance to you.
>
> Best regards:
> Ernie
> 58 LeBaron
> now in for paint.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
>Imperial59crown@xxxxxxx
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> Subject: IML: My '59 in car hospital, Heart transplant!
>
> After taking my '59 Imperial to a couple of mechanics who deal with antique
>cars, the consensus was that it needs an engine rebuild, or I will only be
>able to use the car to go to the corner grocery store. My other alternative is
>to drive the car with two feet, one on the gas and the other on the brake, or
>putting it in neutral every time I stop. The engine is fine in neutral, but as
>soon as it is pulling it starts running very rough. Even when I pulled into
>the parking lot of the mechanic the car started stalling out all of the time.
>I decided to give the car to the mechanic who explained everything clear cut,
>and most of what he had to say was exactly the same responses I have gotten
>from members on this list. He could give the car a valve job, but that wasn't
>going to cure bad rings, and would only make the bottom of the engine blow out
>that much faster. I had to think for a while since this was my new super
>computer I've been wanting for so long, going on hold. By the time I finish
>this one I will have a fourteen thousand dollar Imperial which still looks
>like crap in the interior. Anyway I love it, so I will keep it going, and the
>most important part of a restoration is to get the car running
> perfectly, the rest is all cosmetic!
>
> Bill '59 Crown
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