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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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how do i do a compression test??
thats right....is there any way i can do one myself?? if so, can anyone tell me how??
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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take the plug wires off and turn it over. if you hear compression its good. if not. well *****.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 01:49 AM
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thats right....is there any way i can do one myself?? if so, can anyone tell me how??
Blow a seal already did we?
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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no...but i was told to check...mY CAR WONT TURN ALL THE WAT OVER for some reason..i found out yesterday that my fuel pump isnt getting power to it...it works though....took it out of the car and tested it....but its not getting poewr for some reason
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nevermind....for some reason my car just started up...maybe the EGI relay didnt have a good connections...and i did was just push it down a little and the car started right up...thanks for everyones help
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