"Oil is down." Was that incremental loss, or new ventilation?
James M Koken wrote:
>
> I'd start by pulling the head. Don't know how you lost a valve though. If
> piston is dinged then its rebuild time. Also, if oil pressure went to zero
> for very long, its rebuild time. You can tell alot by pulling the head
> however.
> Optimistically,
> Mike KOken
> Colo. Springs
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steven Harvey" <stebharvey@ameritech.net>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 5:40 AM
> Subject: Terminal U20?
>
> > List,
> > Drove my 68 2000 to work on Friday. Coming home from work (freeway) and
> about
> > 3 miles from home I detect a very loud rattling sound coming from the
> engine.
> > Also notice that my oil pressure has dropped to "0". Exit freeway and pull
> > over. Check oil and see that it's down. Got the car home.
> >
> > I pulled the valve cover and plugs. Nothing out of the ordinary on head. I
> > looked in the spark plug holes and found what I think is the problem. I
> can
> > see a valve hanging down in the number 3 piston chamber. Also oil. Am I
> > finished? Recourse? Any help is appreciated.
> > Steve Harvey
> >
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