96 problem: big or huge?

[Geiger]

Im looking to buy a 96 v4 fairly cheap. Problem is, the two outside pistons are quite low on compression. Inner two are good. Is this just a piston problem that didnt get checked out in time, or could it be the crank? Any info would be great. thanks

 

[daman]

Probably burnt piston and bad cyls,get it cheap for sure,crank should be good,no issues like '92's had,if thats what your thinking..

 

[YAMMIEGOD 3:16]

PULL IT APART AND REPOST. MIGHT BE SIMPLE AS RINGS. OR COULD BE MAJOR LIKE DAMAN POST AND YA HAVE BURN DOWN ISSUE. 3:16 (yammie tony)

 

[WildMax]

If you're just negotiating to buy the sled, if you assume scored jugs you can ballpark $350 to $400 per cylinder for top end parts - that's without any head repair if its damaged or a lot of welding to build up the jug. If the work was done in a shop I suppose you could figure about 4 to 6 hours. Bottom end problems and you're looking at more money.

 

[Geiger]

Went ahead and bought it. Met the guy 3 hours away- glad i did. The thing is immaculate. He said #1 and #4 had low compression. Took it home and tested it: 130lb on all four.
It has twin pipes and can, willwood hydraulic brake, plastic powder skis, and looks amazing. Runs great:4fzfk2:

 

[4ever4]

:worthless
The black box that I assume you are looking at would be your CDI.

 

[Geiger]

yay! i figured out how to get the pics up!
It does have a dent in the right strut... o well
dont have a pic of the cdi yet, but this thing is massive if it is a cdi box...
Can't wait to get my proaction under it.