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i think ive lost a cylinder
Starbug - September 10th, 2004 at 12:54 AM

or something.
was kinda making a popping noise as i was driving out of work, pulled over and checked leads, one was loose so i pushed it in.
no more popping noise
but
now its running much much lower on power.

i just had my bug serviced not 2 weeks ago, and not meaning to jump to any conclusions, should i take it back and ask what the hell is wrong with it??

seagull - September 10th, 2004 at 01:10 AM

yep could be some this easy to fix

Anthiron - September 10th, 2004 at 01:14 AM

definatly take it back and ask questions

barls - September 10th, 2004 at 08:02 AM

if you dropped a piston it would have a big white cloud following it. id take it back and ask why

vern74 - September 10th, 2004 at 08:49 AM

Us dummies who know nothing about engines rely heavily on mechanincs doing the job on the car right the first time. Thake it back and say "fix it again"

[Edited on 9-9-2004 by vern74]

BiX - September 10th, 2004 at 12:14 PM

well if you have lost it i would go looking for it, have you tried retracing ur steps until the last time you had it? what baout under the rear seat, i always find stuff there in my car that i lost :thumb

Craig Torrens - September 10th, 2004 at 01:05 PM

Take it back....................they may not have caused it, but at least they maybe able to help.

Starbug - September 10th, 2004 at 02:49 PM

hmmm... took out the plugs today and number 3 was absolutely drenched in oil.
i think its time for new rings :cry

Starbug - September 10th, 2004 at 06:03 PM

just took it in to the mechanics, running flat on cylinders 1 & 3, but compression is good on both.
said it could be a cracked head on 3?
they had no idea why the popping noise tho.

MickH - September 10th, 2004 at 11:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Starbuggy
just took it in to the mechanics, running flat on cylinders 1 & 3, but compression is good on both.
said it could be a cracked head on 3?
they had no idea why the popping noise tho.


I would suggest taking it to someone else for a looksee.If the compression was good on 3 how could the head be cracked?? Check for spark on all cylinders..:jesus

555bug - September 11th, 2004 at 12:08 AM

jack the car up and see if you can move the washers under the head studs with a screwdriver. If they move the case will need to be tapped or have case savers inserted. I've had this happen to two 1600tp (cylinders 1 2) I think it may have something to do with reving the crap out of them lol If thats whats up consider your options.