Guest brownd95 #1 Posted September 3, 2012 Hi everyone, Just booked my bora in for a compression test on Friday. The VW specialist recons 1.6 16v petrol yr 2k are renowned for this problem. He said if it is that most likely going to have to rebuild the engine. Cost between £750 - £1000!!!!!!!!!! Does that sound about right. Changing all bits inside engine etc??? Thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Amaranthus 10 #2 Posted September 3, 2012 Engine rebuild for mine is between £2500-3000, so that does sound about right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest brownd95 #3 Posted September 3, 2012 cylinder 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest brownd95 #4 Posted September 3, 2012 think i might just sell the car as spair repair if that is the case. car was only £1700 two years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Amaranthus 10 #5 Posted September 3, 2012 I feel for you. It's not a great situation. You'll still take a loss by selling it with low compression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Amaranthus 10 #6 Posted September 3, 2012 May I ask what symptoms it has that caused you to book the compression test? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Amaranthus 10 #7 Posted September 3, 2012 I'm asking this as I was initially told I needed a rebuild, only to discover the engine was fine; just needed a new starter motor, plugs & leads. Now good as new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Digitalis 10 #8 Posted September 3, 2012 Low compression can be a problem on this engine. Get a cylinder leakage test done it could just be the valves in the head, which would be a cheaper repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest brownd95 #9 Posted September 3, 2012 the faults driving me nuts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest brownd95 #10 Posted September 3, 2012 Ive booked a compression tets for this friday at a VW specialist. My plan a) if he says £1000 then i sell the car as it is. b) if its £500 shop around for a cheaper deal. c) it may turn out to be a loose screw ( i wish) Thanks for all yoru comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest brownd95 #11 Posted September 3, 2012 symptoms: a) cold engine at first set of traffic lights, idle for 30 seconds, just misfires. b) vibrating engine /judder c) leads, spark plugs, coil pack changed d) when misfire flashing eng man light and limp mode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest brownd95 #12 Posted September 3, 2012 if i keep revs on at idle it wont misfire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...