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Old Sep 5, 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 Sep 5, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Head gasket most likely.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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was it wet or dry?
 
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Old Sep 5, 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 Sep 5, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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it was dry,why?
 
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Old Sep 5, 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 Sep 5, 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 Sep 5, 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 Sep 5, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Yea about that...
 
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Old Sep 5, 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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