Engine blown due to low compression

2008 CADILLAC CTS
135,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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KELVO33
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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?
Aug 10, 2017 at 12:22 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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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.
Aug 10, 2017 at 5:18 AM
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