The problem with compression testing without a starter motor will be getting the engine to turn over fast enough to get a semi accurate reading. As stated above, A leakdown test is best. It would be possible (maybe) to turn the engine fast enough to test compression by using a impact wrench on the front pulley nut. I would mark the nut to make sure you are not tightening it more and pull all the plugs out of the engine to minimize the load.
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.A bell housing off an 82 528e would not need to be cut up as it is removable.Lorin
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1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5Comment
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damn, you guys are on this shit. I think the motor has probably sat around for a year (maximum). it looks pretty solid, the head is yellowish. is there anyone around who can help me do it? i dont have a motorstand...Last edited by xikyle; 08-08-2011, 12:20 PM.
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and btw i can get that mystery oil stuff right by my house :-)
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wait where is the motor then? the head could be yellowish from getting clear coat on it and then heating up to that color does it flake off? hows the oilComment
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the yellow is inside the head, it doesnt flake off. the oil is dark as a truckers coffee. the motor is at the shop where im doing the swap. but i want to test the engine before i put it into the car.
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so bring a transmission and starter and a battery and spin it over.Comment
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