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Old 02-19-2007, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by deportes View Post
After performing a cylinder leak test I discovered that the piston on #8 cylinder leaks more than the others and thats where the plug fouling occurs.

Can the piston be remove without removing the engine?
Why would you assume that it is a piston?you may have a valve that is the cause of your leak down or poor compression. If you are set on pulling the 8th piston,TRy pulling the head first look into the valve if it is OK you are not behind because you are still going to pull that head!JNT
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