ASE MASTER MECHANIC TEST NOTES & FLAWS NOTED DURING TESTING: (1 – RUNNING ENGINE TEST NOTES): Engine runs good with smooth idle and strong wide-open throttle snap. No smoke or abnormal ticking noted. Turbo spools normally with no rattle. Fault code for PCV valve present and it will need replacement. (2 – POST REMOVAL INSPECTION NOTES): Engine overall looks solid. Oil leaks noted at valve covers and rear timing cover area. Water pump is on the loose side and should be replaced. PCV valve replacement required. As always, replacement of timing components, plugs, injectors, pumps, seals, gaskets, and filters is recommended before installation for long-term reliability.

Start quality

GOOD

Idle quality

VERY GOOD

Output under load

WIDE OPEN SNAP SOUNDS GREAT

Oil quality

YES

Smoke from tailpipes

NONE

Unusual engine noise

NONE

Turbo notes

NA

Note: WILL NEED PCV VALVE REPLACED

Note: WATER PUMP IS ON THE LOOSE SIDE (SHOULD BE REPLACED)

In-car test: ENGINE RUNS GOOD, WIDE OPEN SNAP SOUNDS GREAT AND IDLE IS SMOOTH. DID NOTE A FAULT FOR PCV VALVE SO WILL NEED THAT REPLACED. PENDING A COMPRESSION TEST AND PHYSICAL CHECK THIS WILL BE A UNIT.

Out-of-car inspection: OVERALL ENGINE LOOKS GOOD, DID NOTE OIL LEAKS FROM VALVE COVERS AND AROUND REAR TIMING COVER AREA, 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.