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compression readings( are these good or bad)?

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Old May 30, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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compression readings( are these good or bad)?

cyl#1 215 psi
cyl#3 210 psi
cyl#5 230 psi
cyl#7 230 psi
cyl#2 208 psi
cyl#4 227 psi
cyl#6 214 psi
cyl#8 210 psi

are these #'s good for 11.4 comp ratio?
Old May 30, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Re: compression readings( are these good or bad)?

Yes they look good to me. As long as they are all within a few of each other, you are fine on compression.

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Old May 30, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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thanks ,I am having some problems with oil getting to the combustion chamber some how , thought it was the rings or mabey the valve guides/seals ? any opinions anyone?
Old May 30, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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Re: compression readings( are these good or bad)?

If its valve guide seals, you will put out a pretty good puff of smoke upon starting the car. It will be more pronounced in the morning or when the car sits a long time.

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