Engine build

[Wastegate13]

Compression test is quick, easy and a great indicator

I’ll check that and see if we can scope it tomorrow possibly. Here’s the running video, sound up.

https://youtube.com/shorts/cx8ADot8RV0?feature=share

 

[Wastegate13]

So does anyone know of anywhere in Florida that has experience building an ea888 engine? Everyone here is convinced that it’s not needed but that noise is not reassuring. I’m hesitant to start throwing money at a small tear down that’s gonna end with an engine build anyway.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

So does anyone know of anywhere in Florida that has experience building an ea888 engine? Everyone here is convinced that it’s not needed but that noise is not reassuring. I’m hesitant to start throwing money at a small tear down that’s gonna end with an engine build anyway.

Did you have a compression test and leakdown test performed on your engine?

 

[TrueGTI]

Just rebuild it then man, It seems to be you are going in that direction anyways. Any reputable machine shop can do it. Biggest issue usually is time frame. Either way always appreciate updates on where you go! Good luck

 

[imthanick_a]

Did you have a compression test and leakdown test performed on your engine?

This for gosh sakes. I've never even gotten into engine mods in my life and I know to check compression first.

https://www.harborfreight.com/compression-test-kit-8-pc-62638.html

30 bucks is cheaper than an engine teardown

 

[7umberjackZac]

So does anyone know of anywhere in Florida that has experience building an ea888 engine? Everyone here is convinced that it’s not needed but that noise is not reassuring. I’m hesitant to start throwing money at a small tear down that’s gonna end with an engine build anyway.

Fwiw, It's a fairly complicated engine. Lot of places wouldn't want to touch it, or charge you the dozens of hours.

Do you have the engine manual from Erwin yet? You can flip through the entire teardown process, tools needed, etc. Tearing it down yourself will save thousands

 

[pdisguise]

I had a failed 02 sensor give multiple misfire codes, and wouldn’t idle without it going into EPC mode.