Restoring the power of a 1986 110bhp XU92C engine

[thefunkyboy]

It won't repair the rings i think.

You should find another engine, it is easier

[amilo123]

It won't repair the rings i think.

You should find another engine, it is easier

lol another engine for only one cylinder?

[thefunkyboy]

You can't change only one piston rings kit, you must change for all of your pistons. It is very expensive

[missa91]

In Serbia it costs about 10-12eur per cylinder, the piston rings that is. The head gasket is about 30eur. The machining of the cylinder head is about 15eur. Other gaskets come to something like 40eur (with valve seals). And the work should be at about 70eur. because being a mechanic here in Serbia is a bit under appreciated.

[SRDTURBO]

just change the cylinder head. It is the same one XU52C, XU92C and GTI (excepted the cam shaft)

True for a MK2, in a MK1 the XU92C is not the same

[thefunkyboy]

Yes you are true Baptiste

[amilo123]

so this is the reason why the oil pressure drops form over 4 to 2 after 4000rpm?

[thefunkyboy]

Maybe but you know, the oil sensor isn't so reliable xD

[amilo123]

In Serbia it costs about 10-12eur per cylinder, the piston rings that is. The head gasket is about 30eur. The machining of the cylinder head is about 15eur. Other gaskets come to something like 40eur (with valve seals). And the work should be at about 70eur. because being a mechanic here in Serbia is a bit under appreciated.

same here I think, 200-300euro. I will let it be for now...

[amilo123]

But now I have to do something with the oil overheating, because almost always it reaches the second line after 90.

Are you guys sure it is only the ignition timing?

[missa91]

And the oil overheating might be causing some of the engine trouble...

[amilo123]

Unfortunately I can't find a mechanic with a timing light lol, but I found a timing light on the net, but it's 37eur... not sure if it's worth it.

[missa91]

Look at it this way: When you buy it, everybody will come to you to test their ignition And you can make the money in no time LOL

[amilo123]

Look at it this way: When you buy it, everybody will come to you to test their ignition And you can make the money in no time LOL

true:)

[alargeau]

Look at it this way: When you buy it, everybody will come to you to test their ignition And you can make the money in no time LOL

Totally right!! Plus when you will have all sorts of tools, you will be able to open a garage!