ASE MASTER MECHANIC TEST NOTES & FLAWS NOTED DURING TESTING: (1 – RUNNING ENGINE TEST NOTES): Engine runs good with smooth idle and strong throttle snap. Oil looked clean, with no smoke or unusual ticking during operation. (2 – POST REMOVAL INSPECTION NOTES): Overall engine assembly looks good. Inspector noted oil leaks at the valve cover, timing cover, and rear main seal area, which should be addressed prior to installation. Otherwise, no major issues were observed and the assembly appears solid. As always, replacement of standard service and wear items (timing components, plugs, injectors, pumps, seals, gaskets, filters) is recommended before installation to ensure long-term reliability.

Start quality

GOOD

Idle quality

GOOD

Output under load

WIDE OPEN SNAP GOOD

Oil quality

YES

Smoke from tailpipes

NONE

Unusual engine noise

NONE

Turbo notes

NA

Noted: YES SEE COMMENT

In-car test: ENGINE RUNS GOOD, NICE ILDE QUALITY AND WIDE OPEN THROTTLE SNAP SOUNDS GOOD, PENDING A COMPRESSION TEST AND PHYSICAL CHECK THIS WILL BE A UNIT.

Out-of-car inspection: OVERALL ENGINE LOOKS GOOD, DID NOTE OIL LEAKING FROM AROUND VALVE COVER AREA, OIL COOLER AND POSSIBLY REAR MAIN (VERY LIGHT THOUGH) SUGGEST RE SEALING ENGINE BEFORE PUTTING INTO SERVICE. AS ALWAYS, RECOMMEND ANY SERVICE AND WEAR ITEMS SUCH AS TIMING CHAINS, BELTS, GUIDES , TENSIONERS, SPARK PLUGS , INJECTORS, PUMPS, SEALS ,GASKETS AND FILTER BE SERVICED BEFORE ENGINE BE PUT BACK INTO SERVICE.