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by Matt2039
Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Dodgy mechanic?
Replies: 14
Views: 2655

Re: Dodgy mechanic?

Im also starting to wonder a bit more now as he only charged $70. Sounds like it should have been a bit more....?
by Matt2039
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Dodgy mechanic?
Replies: 14
Views: 2655

Re: Dodgy mechanic?

I have checked and double checked and they have quoted psi. I have converted the figures to all imaginable other pressure measurements (like bar, Kilopascals etc) and nothing corresponds. I told them via email that I questioned the accuracy and wanted each cylinders reading and they replied with ...
by Matt2039
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Dodgy mechanic?
Replies: 14
Views: 2655

Re: Dodgy mechanic?

Im in chch but the test was done in queenstown. I purchased this truck subject to it having the compression test done but when the results came back they were that low i didnt believe it. My understanding is also that if the engine had an issue then it would be unlikely all cylinders would be worn ...
by Matt2039
Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Dodgy mechanic?
Replies: 14
Views: 2655

Dodgy mechanic?

Hi all. I suspect I may have been shafted by a garage whom I paid to do a Compression test on a 96 Hilux Surf with a 1KZ-TE (3 litre intercooled turbo diesel) which has done 213kms. I say suspect because, to be honest, I know nothing about engines hence why I am here looking for some advice. The ...

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