hey guys,
I just thought i would get some opinons before i rip the engine apart or toss it out altogether..
My question is:
What would be the symptoms of broken/damaged valves in a 4A?
The story:
I was driving my 4a (in good cond, 280,000km, reg serviced) to work and i was just driving granny style (60kph) when suddenly lost engine power and it began to 'rattle' when i was to rev it. I pulled over..
After limping the car home, and inspecting the engine, this is what i have noticed.......
1. Only running on 2 cyl (cyl 1 and 2 NOT WORKING)
2. Spark to all plugs is ok
3. No engine rattle on idle or slow gradual revving BUT rattles when you give it a sudden rev.
4. Engine DOES NOT blow any smoke (fuel or oil) but exhaust smells very 'fumey'
5. Headgasket???? Water is perfect, no sludge etc..... Oil looks fine........
6. Idles smoothly (for only running on 2 cyl)
Any ideas?
I was thinking the valves but i havent delt with damaged ones before.............
thanks
J Riftin
