Block condition

[saN]

Is there anyway to check the condition of the block besides tearing it down? I've done a leakdown & compression test. Anything else?

[Slow96GSR]

Clean it really well then drive it for a while and look for leaks.

[nicklk]

What is it doing?

[mrsatisfiher]

if those test is good then its should be good

[honda1982]

what's your Compression #'s and Leak down test %. on the leak down test did you hear any hiss sound? if so where?

[john]

Drop the oil pan and do a visual of the crank/rods/etc, and check for foreign material in the bottom of the pan.

[saN]

I'll drop the oil pan on next motor change. Probably a good time to do my oil pan gasket too. Leakdown test resulted in a head gasket replacement, which I haven't gotten to yet.

[M@]

Check the oil pickup for foreign objects, too.

What were the compression test results?

[saN]

oil pickup?

#1 - 160
#2 - 125
#3 - 145
#4 - 160

It isn't doing anything. Just wanted to see a way to check its condition.

[drcustom]

It's nice to see numbers more consistent than that. Was it warm when you measured?

Also, you can dump out the oil filter and see if there is any debris/metal flakes.

[saN]

Yea, it was warm. I don't see debris during my oil changes.