Hi
I have a 2005 CRV SE, with about 172,000 miles on it.
The other day while driving I got a blinking check engine light, pulled over and had it towed to a mechanic.
Mechanic did a compression test and found no compression in cylinder 2, pulled the spark plug and noticed the electrode was missing.
They haven't taken it completely apart yet so I don't know the worst case scenario but for now, they're estimating 2500 to put in a remanufactured cylinder head, replace the water pump, seals, etc. ( also included is a new main seal gasket which has a steady leak and a replacement of the serpentine belt). The assumption is that the electrode did some damage to the cylinder head and it will likely require a replacement.
I feel like the mechanic is giving me a pretty good deal cost-wise and I trust him, so I'm not worried about that.
My question is this: Is this car worth replacing all of these things? Or should I pursue other options? If I had a bunch of money, I'd consider buying a new (used) car - but I'd really like to keep this for another 2 years if possible. And I figure I'd probably have to fix this stuff anyway even in order to sell it.
Is it possible the spark plug electrode fell off and didn't do any damage? Or does the compression test assure that damage is done, to valves, etc.
Should it be expected that with a new cylinder head, my car will run better (gas mileage) and last longer?
Just looking for some thoughts here - feel kind of stuck as to what to do.
Thanks
I have a 2005 CRV SE, with about 172,000 miles on it.
The other day while driving I got a blinking check engine light, pulled over and had it towed to a mechanic.
Mechanic did a compression test and found no compression in cylinder 2, pulled the spark plug and noticed the electrode was missing.
They haven't taken it completely apart yet so I don't know the worst case scenario but for now, they're estimating 2500 to put in a remanufactured cylinder head, replace the water pump, seals, etc. ( also included is a new main seal gasket which has a steady leak and a replacement of the serpentine belt). The assumption is that the electrode did some damage to the cylinder head and it will likely require a replacement.
I feel like the mechanic is giving me a pretty good deal cost-wise and I trust him, so I'm not worried about that.
My question is this: Is this car worth replacing all of these things? Or should I pursue other options? If I had a bunch of money, I'd consider buying a new (used) car - but I'd really like to keep this for another 2 years if possible. And I figure I'd probably have to fix this stuff anyway even in order to sell it.
Is it possible the spark plug electrode fell off and didn't do any damage? Or does the compression test assure that damage is done, to valves, etc.
Should it be expected that with a new cylinder head, my car will run better (gas mileage) and last longer?
Just looking for some thoughts here - feel kind of stuck as to what to do.
Thanks