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by 4AGNoob
Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB: 4age rwd water pump pulley
Replies: 1
Views: 3899

WTB: 4age rwd water pump pulley

I'm looking for a rwd water pump pulley to finish up a 20v swap. All I have is fwd currently, and the pulley doesn't line up.
by 4AGNoob
Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AGE BT: To Keep or Not to Keep
Replies: 8
Views: 7130

Re: 4AGE BT: To Keep or Not to Keep

I believe the compression test was dry. The supplier sent me a video of the test with the engine uninstalled. What would I be looking for to see buildup that would cause high compression?
by 4AGNoob
Mon Jun 10, 2024 4:13 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AGE BT: To Keep or Not to Keep
Replies: 8
Views: 7130

Re: 4AGE BT: To Keep or Not to Keep

Good thought on cleaning and not wanting bits falling into the sump. I was thinking of cleaning with engine on a stand, sump up.

Mixing a quart of diesel oil in is ok? I've never mixed oils before.
by 4AGNoob
Sat Jun 08, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AGE BT: To Keep or Not to Keep
Replies: 8
Views: 7130

Re: 4AGE BT: To Keep or Not to Keep

Gotcha. I guess there could still be bearing issues in my future, but the compression would suggest the piston rings and valves are ok?

What would you recommend for cleaning the head?
by 4AGNoob
Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AGE BT: To Keep or Not to Keep
Replies: 8
Views: 7130

4AGE BT: To Keep or Not to Keep

I have an opportunity to buy a 4AGE blacktop for $1300 or return it. The engine is in my garage and I have a few days to make a decision. The guy I bought it from checked the compression, and it measured between 230 and 250. My hesitation on keeping it is the amount of carbon build up in the head. S...