Hi..So I have a GT 1994 quad headlight conversion. TD04L upgrade with bigger injectors, FMIC, Emanage Blue piggyback EMU, full race spec head, mainly stock internals, big fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator, full sports exhaust, immaculate original interior and paint (metallic black), some nice suspension mods, and latest Pioneer DVD player system.
This has been a real head turner and a true pocket rocket for many years without any major faults. These things seem to go and go. I have not pushed it above 12lb , not really needed to
BUT,
last week I was in a hurry to jump in and get home after a hot day at work and it was hot outside (40 degrees C ) I thought I would check my radiator fluid level as I replaced some hoses a few days prior and wanted to ensure no leaks.... I took of the radiator cap and then got distracted...forgot to put it back on. Went down the freeway doing 120kph + and suddenly noticed temp gauge maxing out... so I pulled over right away but by then it was too late. I had cooked the engine
not a drop of water left.
I had to get it towed home. Did compression test today...pissing water out of #3 cylinder plug chamber like a fountain
comp = 80psi. Other cyls returned around 130-150psi.
Now what ? Is it the head gasket, the rings, the head itself ? OMFG I can't believe I killed my baby
I feel so awful....
PJ (Sydney, Australia)