'03 wrx

[ukranianization]

so i just got an '03 wrx from the auction about a month ago. Didnt look like a bad hit, brought it home, and turns out theres 0 compression in the engine.none. gonna take the heads off soon nd find out if all the valves r bad and also maybe get new pistons.any recommendations on wat i should do? get a another used EJ20 or slowly rebuild the internals in this one?

[Anub1s]

That's up to you. You have an opportunity to build the hell out of it if you have the funds and time. Or, if you're more interested in just driving it and not doing too much to it, I'd just go with a new to you longblock.

[EvoEatr]

hmmm..seems extremely unlikely to me that their is absolutely no compression in any cylinders..Are you sure the compression gauge is working properly?

[ukranianization]

hmmm..seems extremely unlikely to me that their is absolutely no compression in any cylinders..Are you sure the compression gauge is working properly?

yeah i double checked the compression then ended up taking the heads off and every single one of the valves are bent.i took the heads to a local shop and theyre doing a full valve job for $370 (including new valves).

[Sarra]

hmmm..seems extremely unlikely to me that their is absolutely no compression in any cylinders..Are you sure the compression gauge is working properly?

I've run into that before! Used gauge kit #1, and got 50PSI on all 6 cylinders (on a toyota V6). I switched to a different gauge, same thing. Replaced the hose, and voila! 158, 158, 157, 161, 120, 160! Bad schrader valve...