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Old 09-30-2012, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel911 View Post
On the Compression issue He might have some sticking Piston Rings. Running the Engine may cure that but if not soaking the Piston/Cylinders in something like Marvel Mystery Oil might free them up.

Some People say using Synthetic Oil would also in time do the same.

Granted, it's not cold outside yet, but if you hooked up your block heater, you will nbe giving the cylinders a real advantage in case you have glow plug relay or glow plus heat issues.

Having a warm block makes life much easier.
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