Hi guys just had some bad news my tp station wagon is only working on 3 cylinders can anyone help me not sure what to do ....
not being very mechaniclly minded is it a big job to fix should i get a recon motor? will that be cheaper than fixing it?can you advise where to go in perth to either get it fixed or for a fitted recon motor? she is still running thanks in advance ok just a bit shakey at the lights
vince.

pull one lead off a plug at a time

if there is no change in the engine the problem is with that cylinder the lead is off

if the leads sparkle at night in the dark they need changing

check the distributor and plugs and leads plus the coil

whats the service history and tuning of your car

if the engine is not burning oil the motor should be ok

the valves are hydraulic next get a compression test on each cylinder

had the compression test one cylinder is stuffed what do you think ?whats the cheapest way out for me?

What condition is the rest of the car in? You can pick up first gens now for <$1000, that may be your best option.

The rest of the car is in fairly good condition so i guess $1000.00 would be the cheapest way out eh where can i get one from in perth.

I would look at a valve problem in the head
if the other cylinders have high compression

other options a second hand motor fitted at a wrecker

or buy a 2.6 engine you can hear running in a car

to rebuild your own is a lot of $$$
just in rings bearings full gasket set timing chains seals and head work

over $700 what ever way you go

check ebay for engines :doubt:

there's a seller on ebay who has a mechanic's shop. He offers tp motors for 500 , fitted with 3 months warranty. So check it out.

thanks smooth2 you don't remember his name do you?

thanks smooth2 you don't remember his name do you?

nah but give me a min and i'll find it on ebay for ya

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mitsubishi-TR-TS-Magna-engine-fitted-with-warranty_W0QQitemZ170121925825QQihZ007QQcategoryZ1 0400QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

go to the bottom of the page and u'll see engines for tn\tp\tr\ts

ahhhh found him trouble is he is in Melbourne does anyone know anywhere cheap in perth I can get one fitted.:confused:

oops didn't check ur profile first to see what state ur in. Soory don't know of anyone over there.