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Old 09-05-2007, 10:18 PM
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i did a compression test and the numbers are low.. the two outside cylinders where both about 80 and the two inside cylinders were about 135 whats up with that??(1997 rs)
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 10:22 PM
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Head gasket most likely.
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 10:32 PM
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was it wet or dry?
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 10:35 PM
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Also remember to open the throttle body when doing that... and turn it over for a little while so it can stable out....
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 10:39 PM
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it was dry,why?
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 10:45 PM
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it might be a posibility that the piston rings are worn, so, if you have the chance do it wet, just to make sure cuz if its giving you the same low compression its for sure the gasket
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 10:47 PM
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Yeah put a little oil down the cylinders.. and see if that bumps up the numbers. If it does... its the rings
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 10:50 PM
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about how much oil do i put down in there was it like 2 spoons full i think i read on here?
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 10:54 PM
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Yea about that...
 
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Old 09-05-2007, 11:19 PM
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alright guys ima do that, appreciate it. ill let yall know the results tomorrow
 


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