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Old 10-21-2017, 07:32 AM
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1987 4x4 22R engine blowing smoke uneven compression

1987 4x4 22R engine is blowing white smoke compression on #1, #3, #4 is 185 Compression on #2 is 160. Suggestions?
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Head gasket / head likely compromised. Can try to torque the bolts by #2 tighter to seal, otherwise, head is warped. Resurfacing possible.

Also have to look at what made the engine overheat...usually that causes the symptoms you described.

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