I have three children. I bought a 2007 Honda CRV for first, then second, now the third kids turn to get license. The CRV blow a head gasket per mechanic. I went to pick up today and after new value job, timing chain, and pump the mechanic said it now has no compression and is not sure what to do. It was pressure tested before starting and was fine. He stated it must have gotten too hot and it was rusty when putting it back together is what caused it. Said he would put marvel mystery oil in and see if that helps. I am no mechanic and not sure what to do next. What do you suggest?
He stated it must have gotten too hot and it was rusty when putting it back together is what caused it. Said he would put marvel mystery oil in and see if that helps.
That makes no sense. If parts were rusty or warped that should have been detected and corrected while the engine was apart. Marvel Mystery Oil will not help if there is no compression.
While I hate to judge before all the facts are in it sure sounds like the repair job was botched badly.
Thank you I will have to meet with him again in the morning! Thank you.
I'm wondering if the *mechanic* got the cams out of sync while he was doing the head gasket/timing chain. And, of course lying about it.
I'd get him to put what he did and what his excuse is in writing, then see a different mechanic. See what the small claims court procedure is where you live (even if you don't file a claim in court, it can be helpful to negotiate some refund from the mechanic.
Thank you I will ask a lot more questions when I meet him in morning,