(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 cover, oil cooler, oil filter stand and oil pressure sensor all have leaks, slight weep at the rear main seal. The oil pan appears leak-free. Turbo has a little radial play and not much axial play, wastegates have typical waste gate slop. (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

VERY GOOD

Output under load

WIDE OPEN SNAP SOUNDS GOOD

Oil quality

GOOD

Smoke from tailpipes

NONE

Unusual engine noise

NONE

Turbo notes

SLIGHT WASTE GATE RATTLE ON COLD START

Noted: Oil filter housing and pressure sensor appear to be leaking oil.

Noted: Valve cover is leaking oil and should be replaced

Noted: Rear main seal shows signs of an oil weep.

In-car test: Overall engine looks good, idle is nice and smooth and wide open throttle snap sounds good. Did note small oil leak around oil pressure switch and oil filter housingPending a compression test and physical check this will be a unit.

Out-of-car inspection: Overall engine looks good. Did note some oil leaks around valve cover area, oil cooler, oil filter stand , oil pressure sensor and slight weep at rear main seal. Turbo has a little radial play but not much axial play and the typical waste gate slop. 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.