What could the problem be?

robertsws · 07-06-2008, 04:30 AM

when piston rings are worn it allows the compression from the cylinders past the pistons down around the crank and into the oil pan. this increases the oil pressure. a surefire sign is if you push your oil dipstick all the way in and go around and step on the gas and walk back around to the dipstick and it's pushed out by any degree. this was the problem with my 87 non-turbo that i sold. another sign is low compression in your cylinders. but that could also be just a BHG. my last post i said that if your compression is out of spec it means a engine re-buil is neccassary. I wasn't completely accurate. it could mean just a doing a BHG job. If your piston rings are worn then you must get a engine re-build.

07-06-2008, 04:30 AM	#9
robertsws 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 63	when piston rings are worn it allows the compression from the cylinders past the pistons down around the crank and into the oil pan. this increases the oil pressure. a surefire sign is if you push your oil dipstick all the way in and go around and step on the gas and walk back around to the dipstick and it's pushed out by any degree. this was the problem with my 87 non-turbo that i sold. another sign is low compression in your cylinders. but that could also be just a BHG. my last post i said that if your compression is out of spec it means a engine re-buil is neccassary. I wasn't completely accurate. it could mean just a doing a BHG job. If your piston rings are worn then you must get a engine re-build. __________________ 1991 Supra - Turbo - 5spd 60-1 upgraded turbo Lexus AFM 3" exhaust, 4" tip SAFC 2 550cc injectors (2 sets, venom direct fit, RC engineering) 2.5" intercooler and piping Aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans ARP bolts w/MHG Full-auto turbo timer Fidanza Flywheel & Stage 2 Clutch spark plugs and wires. power steering pump cold temp start switch engine top end rebuilt transmission opened up and inspected at a tranny shop when the flywheel and clutch installed last week.