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Old 07-31-10, 12:08 AM
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CA How to check compression with motor out of car?

I just picked up an FD Lgnblock with the tranny and starter still attached(CHEAP). I tried searching but dont know how and if I can do some kind of compression on engine while its out.
Any help will be appreciated
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Old 07-31-10, 12:11 AM
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power up the starter
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Hook up the starter with the tranny mounted to the motor. You will need a good sized battery.

Another way to do it is to turn by hand the front nut (19mm). When you turn it 6 times, you should hear 3 solid pops as you turn past TDC. If one of the pops is not solid then compression will be weak.

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I just picked up an FD Lgnblock with the tranny and starter still attached(CHEAP). I tried searching but dont know how and if I can do some kind of compression on engine while its out.
Any help will be appreciated
-William
Old 08-01-10, 12:22 AM
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take a power tool and spin dat **** to hell....
no do it by hand the pops should be as poman said
if you want to do it with the starter MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS SECURE
please
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I'm also going this week to a shop to buy a FD longblock. I don't think compression test will be difficult but I'm scared with the coolant seal test...
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cool thanks for all the info
Old 08-01-10, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo
I'm also going this week to a shop to buy a FD longblock. I don't think compression test will be difficult but I'm scared with the coolant seal test...
Pineapple racing sells a little adapter to be able to test coolant seal pressure when the engine is out of the car. Pretty cool little device.
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