Finn,
 A plugged catalytic converter could cause these symptoms. Just saying...

ken

On Wed, February 29, 2012 8:18 pm, Finn Runyon wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have asked this question off the list to one of the list Gurus, but
> figured I would get a larger sample too.  I was hoping to get one of Chris
> Corkin's (aka Tencentlife) 2.2 engines built for the 89 which some of you
> helped me with a month or so back, but his lead time is late summer.  To
> refresh, the previous owner blew a cooling hose climbing a pass in
> Colorado, and overheated the engine.  There was oil in the coolant, but
> not coolant in the oil, and I did a through cleaning of the cooling
> system, changed the oil cooler and although there is no further migration
> oil to coolant, the compression is low and there is a noticeable lack of
> power, leading me to think I need a new engine.  So, how many of you have
> rebuilt the bottom end of a 2.2, and would you recommend against me diving
> in to such a project?  Although I have never rebuilt an engine, I am
> mechanically inclined, fastidious, and have done 90% of the work on my 87
> for the last 18 years.  That said, any advice on where to source the
> parts?
>
> Best,
> Finn
> 87 Westy Pooh
> 89 Westy Roo
>