sixto

what made you think in the first place that there was a potential bent rod? Oil consumption I assume?

I did the same oil in the cylinder test you did with less precision (I eyeballed). Left it in there for a few weeks with no noticeable change in levels. I'd like to think this good evidence that the rods are still ok, but I doubt it's conclusive, especially since I did it while the motor was in the car so due to engine tilt couldn't check all the way around.

Oil consumption on mine before turbo rebuild was about 1qt every oil change or approx. 3000 miles. Turbo was definitely eating some of that and I drive 80-85mph which accounts for some too.

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