Re: Good Idea Bad Idea? drive a civic with no compression on a cylinder

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Re: Good Idea Bad Idea? drive a civic with no compression on a cylinder

G-Man	30 Nov 2005 00:41
Is it really worth it to try? What will you save? $50 or less? I wouldn't do it. G-Man > As mentioned in previous posts, my sister's 99 civic has a damaged valve > on [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks > Terry in Winnipeg

T L

29 Nov 2005 19:17

As mentioned in previous posts, my sister's 99 civic has a damaged valve on
cylinder 3 due to a timing belt breaking. The car is running, albeit poorly
due to no compression on cylinder 3. Once you rev it up, it sounds OK.

Would it be safe to drive the car across town to a different mechanic in this
condition? What are the risks? Or should it be towed?

The drive would be in the city, 50 km/h or less, and revved as low as
possible. Its about a 14km trip.

Please advise.

Thanks
Terry in Winnipeg

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