(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 shows an oil leak, turbo leaking around gasket area, could indicate a hairline crack as this is very common for these turbos. Will also need new accessory belt. (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 GOOD

Oil quality

GOOD

Smoke from tailpipes

NONE

Unusual engine noise

NONE

Turbo notes

A LITTLE WASTE GATE RATTLE ON COLD START BUT GOES AWAY

Noted: Valve cover is weeping oil

Noted: Oil pan has a very light weep

Note: Turbo manifold has either bad gasket or hairline crack (very common on these)

Note: Will need new accessory belt

In-car test: Engine runs good, idle is nice and smooth and wide open throttle 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 oil leaking around valve cover, turbo leaking around gasket area (possibly a hairline crack as well, very common on these turbos). will need new accessory belt as well. 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.