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Old 05-21-2015, 12:56 PM
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Alright, so my cousin found this 06 Shinka Rx8 with like 70,xxx miles for 4,399. Why is that cheap? Well because it has low compression and they say it needs a new engine. But I have heard there are other, way cheaper ways to fix compression. Any ideas if he decides to purchase??
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There are ways to cheat compression tests, and there are "solutions" that give temporary benefits, but if the engine needs new seals and or housings due to severe over-heating, then you need to rebuild it.
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Nothing's going to bring your compression back from low. So it's $4,399 + cost of engine so about $10k.
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