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VT V6 , VERY rough noisy idle, won't run/rev

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I would say the valve has hit the piston when the spring broke and is now bent. Only one cylinder looks to have good compression so i wouldn't bother spending any more time on it unless you really love the car
 

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Yeah, even if the other cylinder pressure readings are a bit off due to an old tester (not me), '0' psi is baaaad.
It's been a good car. There are more to be had.
 

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It might might only need a pair of reconditioned heads to get it running, but that would probably mean that you have spent more on the car than it is worth. Plus you dont know what else is about to let go on it
 

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A fair and tempting suggestion but beyond my skills and time available. Plus it might not work anyway.
Someone else can buy it and try that at home.
 
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