(1 - RUNNING ENGINE TEST NOTES): Engine runs great, starts right up, idle is smooth, and wide-open throttle snap sounds good. Oil quality looks good and there's no smoke from the tailpipes. No unusual noises heard from the operating engine. (2 - POST REMOVAL INSPECTION NOTES): Engine overall looks solid with no major issues found during teardown. Valve covers don't appear to be leaking, and both front and rear mains look dry. The oil pan does have a small leak. Turbo feels tight with minimal radial or axial play, and wastegates have typical movement. (3 - SHOULD ALWAYS BE DONE): Replacement of timing components, plugs, injectors, pumps, seals, gaskets, hoses, and filters should be done prior to installation for long-term reliability.

Overall test result

Yes

Start quality

GOOD

Idle quality

GOOD

Output under load

GOOD

Oil quality

GOOD

Smoke from tailpipes

NONE

Unusual engine noise

NONE

Turbo notes

VERY SLIGHT WASTE GATE RATTLE ON COLD START (COMMON TO THESE)

Noted: YES SEE COMMENTS

Note: BOTH COMPRESSOR WHEELS IN GOOD SHAPE

In-car test: NICE RUNNING ENGINE, IDLE IS NICE AND SMOOTH AND WIDE OPEN 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 AN OIL LEAK AROUND OIL PAN AREA, TURBOS BOTH HAVE A LITTLE WASTE GATE PLAY BUT THATS PRETTY COMMON TO THESE. 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.