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Old 09-07-2012, 08:53 AM
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Shop says I need a new engine

Helo all, this is my first post. I have a 94 X-Cab DX that is not running well. Took it to a shop, this is what they said:

"Check and advise, find chlinders 3 and 6 not firing. Compression test cylinders 3 & 6 find no compression. perform cylinder leak down test, find cylinders 3 and 6 exaust valves leaking at 95%. Also cylinder 1 rings sealing at 50%. Recommend engine swap due to cylinder 1 leak".

$3,800 was the quote to swap out. I don't have that at the moment. The neighbor got a used engine from Japan for around $1,000 and put it in himself some years ago.

I still drive it to the dump and to get lumber or dirt for the garden. Getting about 10 MPG. It shoots a lot of unburned fuel vapor out of the exhaust. Is there a way to disable the injectors to cylinders 3 & 6? Is this advisable?

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3.0 will still be a 3.crap

3.4 swap or sell it and cut your losses.

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Old 09-07-2012, 04:20 PM
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And driving it on three cylinders is just ridiculous!
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Try unplugging or crossing the wires on said injectors, helluva plan though I must admit.
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Old 09-10-2012, 12:47 AM
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My vote goes for the 3.4 swap...sold my 90' with the 3.0 for a 97' with the 3.4 and lovin it!
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