Did I check compression right?
10-11-05, 01:49 PM
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Did I check compression right?
this is what I did..removed the egi fuse ..unhooked CAS..took out both upper plugs (by the way 1988 13b n/a) unsrcewed the valve on the regular comression tester got someone to roll it over ..put tester in first plug hole..look at meter while engine was rolling over ..(even bounces apex seals ok)..put tester valve back in and rolled it over for about 2-3 seconds reading at 120-125..did same procedure for other rotor ....DID I DO the compression check ok?.. thanks in advance guys...Dave.
10-11-05, 07:00 PM
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just picked the car up!!!
got it from a car lot!!!car included..just no p/s or a/c..goin for emissions ..so I'm checkin this and that...looks good in the yard but will look better out on the road passin a Honda!!..misterstyx69
10-12-05, 12:16 AM
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That is correct.
For the compression numbers to be more accurate, it needs to be done with the engine at normal warm temps.
Cold temps will tend to spit out higher than normal numbers.
-Ted
For the compression numbers to be more accurate, it needs to be done with the engine at normal warm temps.
Cold temps will tend to spit out higher than normal numbers.
-Ted
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10-12-05, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RETed
That is correct.
For the compression numbers to be more accurate, it needs to be done with the engine at normal warm temps.
Cold temps will tend to spit out higher than normal numbers.
-Ted
For the compression numbers to be more accurate, it needs to be done with the engine at normal warm temps.
Cold temps will tend to spit out higher than normal numbers.
-Ted
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found a compression tester at walmart for 17 bucks CAD today. going to go pick it up when my car gets back on the road. I want to give this a try :P though it will be rebuild numbers, im excited to see the compression slowly rise!
10-12-05, 11:02 PM
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i'Ill do it over and post again on same thread
like it says ..but ya TED ...F<>K! ..I didn't have the throttle wide open!!..had to borrow comp. tester...gonna do it over and let you all know..but that was what I got with no throttle ...(ownin up to my mistake)...doin a couple things to it Thursday..it'll be on the road too..yee-hah!!!!NEWS AT ELEVEN!
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