This is my first ever post, so let me know if this should be posted somewhere else, or if the answer has already been discussed elsewhere.
My specs:
2000 Toyota Celica GT-S stock
Purchased about 6 months ago with the check engine light on (stupid idea) for $3000. Code read PO300-random misfire. Most recently, a mechanic read the following codes: P0300, P0306, P1300, P1305, P1310, P1305
Went through all cheap fixes: switched ignition coils, switched spark plugs, cleaned O2 sensor, used a bottle of fuel injector cleaner. No luck.
For a $250 'inspection' the Berkeley Toyota dealership performed a leak-down test = 90% leak on cylinder #4. Then offered to charge $3000 to take it apart to find the problem. No thanks!
Did a compression test and found all cylinders at 220psi, except #4 at 120psi.
Going back soon to rent the compression tester to do a wet compression test on that cylinder to see if its a bad ring or valves. This is a daily driver, and I don't have much money to fix it. My mechanical skills are limited, but I wouldn't mind trying to replace the heads if it's close to 'idiot proof'.
Questions:
1. Should I replace the heads with a new/remanufactered heads (maybe $500 on O'Reilly's):
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/d...ck=Search_02257_1433053_-1&pt=02257&ppt=C0332
2. Do I have a valve adjustment done by a local mechanic for $1500?
3. Replace the whole block ~$2000 +$1000 labor?
4. Any idea how much my car is worth now with the body in good condition?
My specs:
2000 Toyota Celica GT-S stock
Purchased about 6 months ago with the check engine light on (stupid idea) for $3000. Code read PO300-random misfire. Most recently, a mechanic read the following codes: P0300, P0306, P1300, P1305, P1310, P1305
Went through all cheap fixes: switched ignition coils, switched spark plugs, cleaned O2 sensor, used a bottle of fuel injector cleaner. No luck.
For a $250 'inspection' the Berkeley Toyota dealership performed a leak-down test = 90% leak on cylinder #4. Then offered to charge $3000 to take it apart to find the problem. No thanks!
Did a compression test and found all cylinders at 220psi, except #4 at 120psi.
Going back soon to rent the compression tester to do a wet compression test on that cylinder to see if its a bad ring or valves. This is a daily driver, and I don't have much money to fix it. My mechanical skills are limited, but I wouldn't mind trying to replace the heads if it's close to 'idiot proof'.
Questions:
1. Should I replace the heads with a new/remanufactered heads (maybe $500 on O'Reilly's):
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/d...ck=Search_02257_1433053_-1&pt=02257&ppt=C0332
2. Do I have a valve adjustment done by a local mechanic for $1500?
3. Replace the whole block ~$2000 +$1000 labor?
4. Any idea how much my car is worth now with the body in good condition?
