QuestionHello...I recently stalled out in my 1992 Chrysler Dynasty. It does not run. I took it to the garage and they told me there was no way to get the car running without rebuilding the engine. They did recommended replacing the timing belt, but gave no guarantees. I saw this product online.
Compression Repair with Ring Seal
REBUILDS COMPRESSION!
Rislone Compression Repair with Ring Seal is a patent pending blend of high-shear synthetic polymers to increase and stabilize compression in all cylinders.
....could it work? is it complicated?...thanks!
AnswerHi Steve,
I am not a close student of engine additives, but if the engine has enough miles on it to have lost compression well below the minimum required, then I would doubt this could be the answer.
At this point you need to determine whether the timing marks are lined up or not. The shop saying something about replacing the timing belt suggests that may be what has happened, and when that slippage occurs, the compression will also be decreased. So if the belt is worn AND the compression is down because of the marks being out of synch then I would try the timing belt solution. So ask them what are the compression readings and whether the timing marks are out of alignment or not. If the timing marks are OK and yet the compression is below 100 psi then a test to determine whether it is worn valves or worn rings can be done to decide what type of engine repair is required.
So try and get specifics about what they have observed and let me know what they tell you. Also mention which engine you have.
I would forget the additive for now.
Roland
