(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, rear timing cover, oil filter stand (or pcv valve) and oil pan have oil weeps, all of these spots are typical of this engine. Crossover pipe at the front of the engine has broken nipple and will need replaced. (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

NA

Noted: PCV VALVE

Noted: REAR TIMING COVER

Noted: VALVE COVERS

Noted: OIL PAN

Note: BROKEN COOLANT CROSSOVER PIPE NIPPLE, WILL NEED NEW PIPE

In-car test: OVERALL ENGINE RUNS GOOD, DIDNT RUN FOR LONG DUE TO LOW COOLANT. Pending a compression test and physical check this will be a unit.

Out-of-car inspection: Overall engine looks good, does have some oil leaks from the usual spots, rear timing cover , valve covers, possibly pcv valve or oil filter stand gaskets and oil pan. Also noted that the crossover pipe at front of engine has a broken nipple and will need replaced. As always, I 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 is put back into service.