I finally broke down and spent the $30 on a compression gauge and all cylinders were 160 psi. I checked es the 3rd from the front was 155 psi. Other than that one lower cylinder, thats pretty good for an 89 with 200500 kms. The last time I changed the oil I noticed the drain plug had a light drip going... not the worst thing ive ever seen under a car... but when Iooked down the rest of the underneath I realized the dust cover was missing from my bell housing... now would it be possible for that oil to make its way to the flywheel and so on? That would explain the horrible smell and the very occasional slip (when my foot accidently slips off the side of my pedal while attempting 2nd gear ;-0 ) the more I think of it the more sense it makes to me... but I guess thats the case with anything thats over thought.
Having mentioned all that, does it also make sense that it does it most when gearing down for a light/stop sign... would be putting the clutch thru some wear...
I love this car (wish I could upload a few pics... but not having luck with that either
ive tried several times) but I've had the worst luck ever. I just bought the car last June... I was impressed on test drive and I only lowered the asking price by $800. I wasn't about to insult the guy and for the condition and amount of upgrades which were for the most part done properly. The original listed price was $5000 with 189000 kms.
the worst luck part of my sob story is that all I have done is take nothing but the best care for this car... But in the past month ive hit a deer then 2 nights later I hit a coyote... thats all with the engine light troubleshooting (solved) and now this SMOKE!!! i plan on never letting this one go (its my second of the same year/model)
So if any one can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated...
Sorry bout the rambling on part... look at it as an "about me" kimd of thing lol