Automatic 06 Zephyr (3.0 Duratec) 11 DTCs, intermittent knocking, poor idle, no power, etc…..

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“The 3.0l Duratec V6 is not an interference engine.
No damage”

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I’m not disagreeing with you, but I find it odd that everything I read over the last 2 months has stated that it’s an interference engine. Have you ever heard of people commonly mistaking it for interference?

 

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Do a compression test if there is any question.
If one or more valves are bent, they will not seal.
Valves that do not seal will not develop the needed compression.

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Do a compression test if there is any question.
If one or more valves are bent, they will not seal.
Valves that do not seal will not develop the needed compression.

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would it need to be put back together in order to run a compression test or could I just run power and ground to the starter to run the test?

 

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As long as the cylinder head in on the block and timing belt or chain is connected, then all you need to do is run the starter on a good battery.

It is desired to have the spark plugs removed.

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