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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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hey i just got my 90 tsi and it is only runing 3 cylinders so i went 2 a shop and they told me i have no compresion on the #2 cylinder. they sayd 1 of my valver is messed up so i got a cuple ?s.

were can i get a valve job and wats the cheaps place.
shold i just go 2 a junk yard and find a used head and swap that? does any 1 around here have a spare head they wana sell?

i dont have alot of cash cuz i m only 16 so the cheaper will b the best for me
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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First make sure that it is the valve. And why do you say it is the valve?? Could have a cracked piston.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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is there any way i can figure this out by my self if its the piston?or do i hav 2 take it 2 a pro?
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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I have a spare turbo head.$200btw its perfect
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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I'll give you $100 for the car. I'll take the pain in the ass off your hands........lol
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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im probaly gona get ur head but i still hav ?s
how can i figure out if its my piston?
i know macanics preaty good but have never done a head swap .
is it easy to do it my self?
wat parts do i need?
how long wold it take?
will any 1 with experiense how me?
weel thanks every 1
btw is there any other DSM chat form or anything i can get more info with this on the net?
thanks again
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I pm'ed you
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