After owning my '74 TR6 for the past 4 years, I finally got around to a
compression check with the following results:110-115-115-110-75-120. Then did
a wet test on #4 and #5. 4 came up to 150 and 5 came up to 120. The car has
75,000 miles and as far as I know this is the original engine. Time for a
rebuild and this is the crux of my question. I have done all the work on this
car since I purchased it.... routine maintenance,tune-up, front and rear
suspension, exhaust. However, I am far from being a mechanic and this would
definitely be a challenge. On the positive side I have a garage/workshop, a
good set of standard tools, and time to do the work. I could have the rebuild
done by a mechanic (I'm not rich, but the cost of the rebuild would not be a
stretch), however I take pride in the fact that I have done all the work on
this car so far. I would like to preserve this record if possible. To those on
the list who have tackled this project: What do you think? Is this doable by
an amateur mechanic or is it a job best left to professionals.
Thanks,
Ed Lancaster
'74 TR6
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