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#1 has low compression. What should I do?

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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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#1 has low compression. What should I do?

Did a compression test and all were around 125 except #1. It read only 95 and when i went back to double check it was not responding and going up each turn of the key. What might be wrong?
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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Re: #1 has low compression. What should I do?

Leakdown test to see where the pressure is going.
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Re: #1 has low compression. What should I do?

The neat thing about a leakage test (as opposed to a compression test) is that it's faster and easier to figure out where the pressure is going. If you hear air coming out of the tailpipe, it indicates a leaky exhaust valve. Air coming out of the throttle body or carburetor would point to a leaky intake valve. Air coming out of the breather vent or PCV valve fitting would tell you the rings and/or cylinders are worn.
Old Aug 24, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Re: #1 has low compression. What should I do?

Originally Posted by mrmint69
What might be wrong?
Indeed. This is #1 & # 7 from my old motor. Take your pick.

It still went 12.4 as it was checking out with broken pistons, blown head gasket and all

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