Low Compression Issues

DrZ28
05-08-2008, 12:50 PM
What could be the cause of low compression in my engine? I have a 1983 Camaro z28. Just pulled it out of storage. Its been there for 4 years straight. Last time it ran, it had low compression

NaturallyAspirated
05-09-2008, 01:25 AM
More than likely the rings are shot. You could be losing Compression through them if they aren't good anymore. Or could even be head gaskets, if they are broken and tore up then could be the same deal with that as well.

go2fast
05-09-2008, 11:39 PM
Check the compression and then squirt some oil into the cylinder and check it again. If the compression goes up, it's probably rings. If it's unaffected, it's probably valves.

DrZ28
05-12-2008, 12:16 PM
There car's been sitting for 4 years but it only has 56320 miles on it. The rings could go bad that quick?

Tex95Z
05-12-2008, 12:25 PM
I think you first need to find out about that screw! then get your car ready to run, then check your compression.

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