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Old 06-29-2005, 12:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patryk
did you try doing a running compression test

Need a leakdown test.....This will let you find a bad piston ring set or leaking valve seats.
Need a reading of less than 12% for a health motor. Ideal is 5% or less.

As you apply air, you can hear where the air is leaking from.

From your discription, it sounds like a valve stem seal popped off.




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