ASE MASTER MECHANIC TEST NOTES & FLAWS NOTED DURING TESTING: (1 – RUNNING ENGINE TEST NOTES): Engine runs strong with smooth idle and responsive throttle snap. No smoke or unusual ticking noted. Turbo boosts but has noticeable wastegate rattle that lingers during operation. (2 – POST REMOVAL INSPECTION NOTES): Engine overall looks good. Oil weep observed at valve cover and oil pan. Oil filter stand and cooler gaskets are leaking significantly and must be replaced. Vacuum pump shows light oil leakage, and serpentine belt requires replacement. As always, replacement of timing components, plugs, injectors, pumps, seals, gaskets, and filters is recommended prior to installation for long-term reliability.

Start quality

GOOD

Idle quality

GOOD

Output under load

WIDE OPEN THROTTLE SNAP GOOD

Oil quality

A LITTLE DIRTY BUT FULL

Smoke from tailpipes

NONE

Unusual engine noise

NONE

Turbo notes

DOES HAVE SOME ADUBLE WASTE GATE RATTLE (COMMON ON THESE)

Noted: YES SEE COMMENTS

Note: TURBO WASTE GATE RATTLES

In-car test: ENGINE RUNS STRONG, NICE REVS AND SMOOTH IDLE QUALITY. PENDING A COMPRESSION TEST AND PHYSICAL CHECK THIS WILL BE A UNIT.

Out-of-car inspection: OVERALL ENGINE LOOKS GOOD, DID NOTE SOME OIL WEEPING AROUND VALVE COVER AND OIL PAN AND ALSO NOTED OIL FILTER STAND AND COOLER GASKETS ARE LEAKING PRETTY BAD AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. VACUUM PUMP IS LEAKING A LITTLE OIL AND WILL ALSO NEED A NEW SERPENTINE BELT AS WELL. 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.