Engine blown due to low compression

Tiny
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  • 2008 CADILLAC CTS
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • RWD
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  • 135,000 MILES
I took it to a shop they said I have a blown engine and wants to replace my engine. Can I just repair the low compression cylinders?
Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 12:22 AM

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Tiny
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You will have to re-build the engine to make a proper job of it. If you have valve problems causing the low compression's, re building the heads and fitting them to a worn bottom mend will only cause the engine to start using oil, doing rings with out doing bearings and the head is just a waste of money. The only way to do this is a recondition or a change over engine.
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 5:18 AM

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