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Hey everyone, just wanted to update the thread on where Im at. Power loss was due to a knock sensor being bolted upside down. As soon as it was attached properly the motor started producing power. All the synthetic oil was drained and conventional was added. Now I just need to drive it for a...

Originally Posted By: 69Torino Originally Posted By: Vailshred Thank you everyone, never had so many helpful and quick replies ever on any other forum! You guys are great Ok... so I should be getting compression test numbers at around 160-170ish. I was thinking that they were low because of...

Originally Posted By: SatinSilver Originally Posted By: Vailshred Thank you everyone, never had so many helpful and quick replies ever on any other forum! You guys are great Welcome back! Where have you been? New on here and 1st time posting.

Thank you everyone, never had so many helpful and quick replies ever on any other forum! You guys are great Ok... so I should be getting compression test numbers at around 160-170ish. I was thinking that they were low because of rings not seated yet. Thoughts? I will start a leakdown test...

email from company Well! This caught me off guard. Lol Our recommendation is to use a zinc rich non synthetic for break-in. The synthetic is soooo good it can deter break-in by lubricating the ring coating meant to aide in break-in. That being said, there are mixed ideas about synthetics...

all temps seem normal. Compression test with block cold were between 135 and 145 on all 8. Tops of pistons were damp when I peeked through plug holes, 1 cylinder was dry. I do remember when I took it out for the 7 mile spin it started to gain a little more power towards the end of the drive...

OK, Awesome! Thanks for chiming in guys. Here is more info on situation Cylinder coating was done here http://www.millennium-tech.net/serviceInfo.php?id=12 Mobile 1 0-20. This oil was only in the engine for about 7 miles and 40 min of idling. I switched out to a conventional 20-30 as soon as I...

Hi everyone, I found your forum last eve during my search for some advice on my situation. Im not sure where to post my questions so if you could suggest which thread I should post I would appreciate it. In a nutshell... I have a 2004 Audi 4.2 engine. Motor was disassembled, cylinder walls were...