QUOTE (Benckj @ Mar 23 2009, 03:43 PM)

It is hard to advise given the info you provided. I also doubt if the mechanic could also correctly advise unless he did some additional diagnositc work. At the very least a oil sample test and leak down test can confirm the general engine condition. There are also many other tests and inspections that you could do but it is really up to a owner if they want to invest serious money into an overhaul.
Jim
Thanks for the reply,
Can you give me what other tests can be done so that I could also advise the mechanic.