I have a 1983 2002 engine which I have used for 6 years without a problem. This year it has taken excessive cranking to start despite using the cold start trick. When it finally starts there is a fair amount of blue/grey smoke for a few seconds with oil slick on the water, then this reduces to a faint blue smoke when warm.
I am aware that there could be numerous reasons for these symptoms but would like to eliminate them in order of: - a, ease b, cost.
I am a resonable engineer and would be prepared to rebuild the engine rather than re-engine. In the event of a compression problem and the associated costs, what is the life expectancy of this engine (Raw water cooled). Thanks in advance
Andy
I am aware that there could be numerous reasons for these symptoms but would like to eliminate them in order of: - a, ease b, cost.
I am a resonable engineer and would be prepared to rebuild the engine rather than re-engine. In the event of a compression problem and the associated costs, what is the life expectancy of this engine (Raw water cooled). Thanks in advance
Andy