(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 isues found during teardown. Valve covers, front main and possibly the oil pan appear to have some leaking. The rear main looks dry. Turbo feels tight with minimal radial or axial play, and wastegates have typical movement. Compressor wheel is in good shape. (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

WIDE OPEN THROTTLE SNAP SOUNDS GOOD

Oil quality

GOOD

Smoke from tailpipes

NONE

Unusual engine noise

NONE

Turbo notes

NONE

Noted: YES SEE COMMENTS

Note: VVT PHASER SOLENOID AT FRONT TIMING COVER IS BROKEN AND WILL NEED REPLACMENT

In-car test: ENGINE RUNS GOOD, IDLE IS SMOOTH AND WIDE OPEN SNAP GOOD. RADIATOR WASN’T HIT SO COOLANT SUPPLY WASN’T COMPROMISED. PENDING A COMPRESSION TEST AND PHYSICAL CHECK THIS WILL BE A UNIT.

Out-of-car inspection: OVERALL ENGINE LOOKS GOOD, DID NOTE SOME OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE COVER, FRONT TIMING COVERS/ FRONT MAIN AND POSSIBLY THE OIL PAN, TURBO FEELS PRETTY GOOD, WASTE GATE IS TIGHT , HAS SOME RADIAL PLAY AND ALMOST NO AXIAL PLAY, COMPRESSOR WHEEL IN GOOD SHAPE. 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.