I had a "crank - no start" problem after I replaced a clutch. Ford dealer fixed what they could under emission and underhood wiring harness warranty, but couldn't get it to start (and I couldn't afford to fix for a while).
Anyway, I sent the car to to local mechanic. Initial compression test showed no compression on the rear cylinder bank. Valve covers were removed, and rear timing chain is loose. Air compression tests with cams loosened failed indicating damage to valves.
That's where I am now, oh, it's a 95 LX V6 MT with less than 70K miles.
Here's what I'm think my options are:
1. New heads with valves and cams -- big bucks
2. Reman heads with valves, reuse cams -- less money
3. Take heads to machine shop for valve job and damage repair -- costs are variable.
I am leaning towards no. 2, hoping pistons survived. Much more of this and I'm going to part it out on ebay!!!
