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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Compression

would u consider
70psi on the front rotor
and 55psi on the rear rotor bad compression
and would it cause the car not to start unless u push start it?
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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yes
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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and yes.
good compression is usually 90-120 psi.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Yes.

That's very poor compression.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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doh on a "14K mile rebuild" from what the guy said o well
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Is the battery fresh? - Cranking speed makes a big difference in compression numbers.

Leading plug in, gauge in the trailing hole, WOT?

Warmed up motor? If it's cold, squirt a little oil on the hole before connecting the gauge.
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