I have low compression in cylinder 2, like pretty damn low, and I did the oil test and it raised it a little so i'm assuming the rings are fucked-- it didn't depressurize after cranking so i'm assuming its not the valves at all. Everything right so far? So i'm doing a ghetto rebuild and just pulling the head and oil pan, and replacing the pistons w/srp 10:1's and je pro seal rings. I'm ordering from summit a new timing belt, mr. gasket head gasket, new spark plugs just for fun, and the je pro seal rings. besides oil for the engine what other things should I have/do, and any words of advice? what specialized tools will I need? Timing gun eh?

 

piston ring compressor?

 

yee i can borrow one from my dad's mechanic friend. if the walls are effed up, i read that you can hone it yourself with a special tool right? what is it called and where could i get one?

 

a quick ball hone should doo you good with a drill.

 

http://www.brownsleisureworld.com/fr...t/0644-035.htm

 

dayum do those come any cheaper? or something that works similarly? normally i don't mind buying tools but i'm pretty strapped for cashhhh

 

a local machine shop whould probobly do it for under 50 dollars.
locally it costs me 40 for a ball hone, and 35 to be hot-tanked.

 

yeah i would do that but i'm trying to all this in the car. i guess i'll ask around locally and see if anyone has one i could borrow. Anyone have one on here that I could borrow? I'll paypal $25 if you'll ship it to me and i'll ship it back next week sometime. I should have some vouches i could locate if you'll trust me?

 

hell and even though you are strapped for cash....remember you always get what you pay for.......do it right the first time

 

unfortunatly i do not have a ball hone. id personally have it done by a machine shop so i dont ---- it up.
for $25 im sure someone from the NE crew could do it for ya.
ask around.