Excellent of you to be able to help Ken.

That compression test, does that mean all is ok there for her as well mate?

Thanks Ken, I hadn't posted yet as wasn't sure if you wanted me to name such a generous man and his son.
What it means ladies is those were the numbers after a dry compression test. They also did a wet compression test, the results being
Cylinder 1 195 Cylinder 2 190 Cylinder 3 170 and Cylinder 4 180

So that means cylinders 2 and 3 didn't change between the dry and wet test. But cylinders 1 and 4 changed a bit.

The only possibitly with the finished check up could be the Valve Stem Seals but that would have to be gone into in more depth. Like taking the head off etc.
Have to say it is definitely running a lot smoother and cleaner since the check over which included a check of Airfilter tick clean - sparkplugs tick clean white - The rotor button was dirty so was cleaned - Cleaned the distributo cap and checked the timing and did the points.

What wonderful guys.

Good stuff Marj, and what lovely friends you have made mate.

I hope its a bit smoother from here on in, at least when you know what is wrong, you will know how to deal with it a lot easier.

Thank you so much Ken and Son.   This sort of action gives one faith in humanity again.  Your Wives are Lucky Ladies indeed.

Cheers,

Sheba.

 

Ken and son, thank you from me too. I, like many others here, have been worried about Marj and Myrtle but unable to help.

I am really happy to think that Marj has received practical assistance from such a kind and knowledgeable GN.

Cheers. Travel Bug

 

 

 

Like others in this thread I commend Ken for helping out. This is an example of the forum working at its very best.

I'm too far away to be of any help so I'm wondering Ken (or someone nearby) if you could run a voltmeter over "Myrtle's" charging circuit to the house battery to check that it's working ok when Marj gets the new battery. Sorry to dob you in but I feel it's important that this be checked because if this is not working properly the battery will go flat again. If this happens a few times it will seriously shorten the life of the battery.

Jim

Gday...

Ditto all the above posts ....... well done.

I cannot wait to find out where that rascally oil is going though.

Cheers

John

 

 Well done Ken and Son, you have taken some of the weight off HW's mind, what you have done is a good thing !! and 'KARMA' will repay you when you least expect it, and when you most need it !!!That's the way things work, Well ?? that's what i believe anyway. Good Luck to you both  dazren

Ken and son what great guys you are we have all been so worried about HW what a great forum network we have here I am proud to be part of it even though I don't normally post much. Helena.

Good to see some practical help, great job Ken & son. Re valve stem seals, very unlikely to cause that amount of oil consumption. Signs of valve stem seal leakage are when motor has been running & warm if its switched of for a while, on restarting will blow blue smoke out the exhaust. As Ken has noticed no smoke from exhaust (Valve stem seals can be replaced without removing the head)  Daryl.

See Marj, I told you you were not alone.
What a great outcome on so many levels. The human one being absolutely bonzer. Well done Ken and Son. We'd better have a name for the son I reckon. He's now an official honourary GN whether he likes it or not, whether he's grey or not.
Do we know if there's been any oil in the radiator or water in the oil? I suppose that has been investigated.
Enjoy the sunny spot if you should find one.

We are judged by our actions in life and to you Ken and your son, you were not found wanting. Thank you.

cheers

ozi2

Gidday Ken,

That was a wonderful thing to do, very kind of you. It would seem that compression may not be myrtle's problem, I'm no mechanic unfortunately but I believe anything in the range of 150 to 200 odd is acceptable ???

I am wondering if Myrtle could do with running a slightly heavier oil, I wonder what Toyota recommend??

Its an odd thing. HW, says that the Rotor button was filthy, I wonder why it was so dirty? From memory HW hadn't really covered that many kilometres since her big service was originally done by that friendly mechanic. It seems odd that it was in such a bad state.

Its wonderful help that you have provided Ken.

Happywanderer wrote:

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Morning guys, very grey and cold here today, so may be sitting in front of the fire reading the paper.
To answer a couple of questions asked since I was on here last night.
The radiator was clean green coolant, not frothy or any other obvious signs. My own S in L was quite amazed when I pointed that out to him the night before. I'm learning fast. So no oil in water or water in oil.
I have queried using a heavier oil and was told any heavier than the 20/50 would not help as it would be an effort for such an old motor to push through a thicker oil.
Maybe the rotor button wasn't cleaned in the original service, who knows. Have done roughly and I say roughly tongue in cheek when the speedo doesn't work, about 3600 to 4000 ks.

I do hope Ken and his son are having a wonderful day today with their familys. Won't name son, its not my place to.

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 Hi Marj,

I am actually staying with a friend at the moment & he is a wiz bang mechanic.  I will see him this afternoon and run some of this stuff past him.

One should remember that nearly all motors use engine oil, some use miniscule amounts that are barely noticable and some motors more.  Of course the older the vehicle gets the chances of it increasing their consumption increases (in my opinion) BUT it sounds like poor old Myrtle is actually hording it away somewhere......maybe she knows the price of oil is on the UP and perhaps she's stocking up on it to sell at a healthy profit at some time in the future.

I will see what my mate reakons & report back to you in the near future.

 

jack

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