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Originally Posted by vstech
absolutely true, but on a warm recently adjusted valve compression test a HEALTHY engine will have excess of 400psi. cold numbers in the 3and change range are fine.
nothing wrong with 350 warm numbers, but I don't like to state HEALTHY that low.
the nearly 25% difference high to low is certainly the biggest problem!
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Agreed the biggest problem is the variation, and granted 3-and change may not be healthy, but if it's acceptable I'll take it. The engine lacks power, when floored going up a steep incline it actually decelerates...
The car starts up no problem however, especially after converting to newer style glow plug system. It idles nice and ran a bit smoother after the valve adjustment. However it still runs too noisy IMO and can rattle/knock at certain engine speeds/loads. Exhaust is a bit smokey at startup. The blowby doesn't seem all too bad when I take the oil cap off.
Next step is definitely to do a leakdown test and maybe do a wet test to determine ring wear. I'll update with results.