Isuzu Repair: 93 Rodeo Not Cranking, blown head gasket, oil rings


Question
Hi, I have a 93 Rodeo V6, it was wrecked light in the front and parked for a year while I repaired the front end (grill rad support etc.) once everything was back in place it would not start, just spins over like the timing is off. The timing belt was changed just a few months before the accident and visually looks ok. I pulled the plugs and checked cyl 2 4 and 6 they all have 0 compression. Also no matter how long I crank the engine (tried for 60-90 seconds) with the plugs out, the oil pressure light stays on. Is it possible the 0 oil pressure is causing the 0 compresion (lifters not pumping up) seems like I should still have compression. Its odd, I drove it to the spot where it currently sits?

Answer
There is no compression in those cylinders at all Stan?? Also have you checked the condition of your fuel system and also, gas goes bad after only 30-60 days of sitting as well. Zerocompression means your compression ring/s and or oil rings are toast plus the possibility of a blown head gasket or warped head(hope I am wrong though)