Date:         Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:53:47 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Leakdown and compression test results
Comments: To: "Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@GNB.CA>
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I'd say that more could be determined by listening to where the air is
going at this point.

Is it going out the exhaust? (exhaust valve)  Is it heard at the
throttle body? (intake valve)  Is it going into the crankcase? (rings)
Is it going into the coolant? (headgasket)

Mike



Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote:
> Well I finally tested my home made leakdown tester today.  Here are my results:
> cylinder # 1 - 7.5% leakdown  (compression 165)
> cylinder # 2 - 6.25% leakdown (compression 180)
> cylinder # 3 - 17.5% leakdown (compression 170)
> cylinder # 4 - 13.72% leakdown (compression 175)
>
> Motor is a 1.9l with 134K miles.
>
> Now I have to figure what all that data means.  If anyone has any thought please let me know.  I might try it again tomorow to double check.
>
> Pascal
> '84 Westy
>