Ever wonder how your mechanic does a = compression test?

Itook a van in for testing and the guy = showed me.

He jacks up one rear wheel and leaves = the transmission in top gear. Then rotate the wheel which is off the ground, = by hand. You can feel the compression in the individual cylinders. Bear in = mind these guys are working on cars all day and know what it should feel = like. If all four cylinders feel the same, engine is probably ok.

It's not as fancy as wet and dry = readings with a gauge, but you don't run the risk of damaging the spark plug holes. BTW = Never unscrew your spark plugs when your engine is hot!

Geoff

Perth WA Oz.

82 Trakka camper

>rom:    Max/Joyce = Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
.>bject: = Re: '93 Eurovan Engine/Tranny Replacement
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