Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G Let us know what happens with the comp tests.

Compression tests results as follows:

Cylinder 1: 195 :) 2: 0 :( 3: 195 :) 4: 210 :D


Now, I'm kinda new to 'engine work' so to speak. I've done lots of engine swaps and tranny swaps/conversions...but not really anything major internally on an engine. Taking into account the MASSIVE (and by saying massive, I'm actually being kind! James Bond would be proud!) amount of white smoke that the head gasket is definitely blown, but other than a bad head gasket, what other damage could I have to give me 0 compression on #2 or is it pretty much only a head gasket?

Also, since I apparently have a bad head gasket, what could have caused this? I thought usually a head gasket only goes if you over heat the engine....and the temp gauge stays right in the middle (of course, its completely down when it cools off, but never goes above the middle) Could the gauge be reading wrong or something?

I'm going to send the car to a shop to replace the head gasket as I definitely want to make sure its done right. Once I get it back together, I'm going to install a pod or pillar that actually has a true temp gauge and also a oil pressure gauge.


Thanks again everyone! :)