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Low compression

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by herrindude, Apr 15, 2023.

  1. Apr 15, 2023 at 5:01 PM
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    herrindude

    herrindude [OP] 1996 2.4 extra cab auto

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    Before disassembling my top end to change injectors i ran a compression test and got some bad results. Number 1 and 2 was 135, no. 3 was 118, and no 4 was 130. Given 125 is the minimum, just wondering how much money would a head job and new rings cost. I know i will need new head bolts, valve cover gaskets, head gasket, rings and new pistons, rod bearings, oil pan gasket. And if i go that far i might as well get new timing chain and guides. Is there any major item i am missing?
     
  2. Apr 15, 2023 at 5:06 PM
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    Friend of Crows

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    Before all that, buy a can of BG EPR and try it out. It's an oil flush that you add, let idle for 30 min, then drain. A lot of people report fixing compression issues with it, worth $20 to try.
     
  3. Apr 15, 2023 at 5:37 PM
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  4. Apr 15, 2023 at 6:51 PM
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    herrindude

    herrindude [OP] 1996 2.4 extra cab auto

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