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03-22-2015, 09:27 PM
#2052
Well guys this might turn into bad news...
I got a compression tester today.
And i only had time to check cyl 1 and 2. I spent the rest of the day installing 2" lowering springs on a customers cobalt (looks sick btw lol)
Anywho, cyl 1 was 178 psi and cyl 2 was 151... i know these gotta be right because the car held the start cycle for a bunch of cranks each time and the gauge held the pressure afterward so it wasnt leaking or some ****.
Thats a pretty big difference. I cant find my 5/8" socket for the life of me right now or id have the other 2 cylinders.
I got a compression tester today.
And i only had time to check cyl 1 and 2. I spent the rest of the day installing 2" lowering springs on a customers cobalt (looks sick btw lol)
Anywho, cyl 1 was 178 psi and cyl 2 was 151... i know these gotta be right because the car held the start cycle for a bunch of cranks each time and the gauge held the pressure afterward so it wasnt leaking or some ****.
Thats a pretty big difference. I cant find my 5/8" socket for the life of me right now or id have the other 2 cylinders.
03-23-2015, 10:59 PM
#2060
With oil in the piston?
Well i did cyl 3 tonight...
5psi.
Jk. 154ish psi.. after the 2nd try, 1st try was 130.
My test results are inconclusive. The battery is really low so ive been doing this of my truck battery and jumper cables. So im gonna charge my battery and do it all over again.
Well i did cyl 3 tonight...
5psi.
Jk. 154ish psi.. after the 2nd try, 1st try was 130.
My test results are inconclusive. The battery is really low so ive been doing this of my truck battery and jumper cables. So im gonna charge my battery and do it all over again.
03-24-2015, 07:15 AM
#2062
Lol you need to do all 4 at the same time with a solid battery.
If you end up still having an imbalance, you have 2 options.
1: tear it down for a fresh hone and rings.
2: check it again in 10k. If it hasn't gotten any worse, it's just bad seal from a poor break in. You can either live with it, or revisit option 1.
If you end up still having an imbalance, you have 2 options.
1: tear it down for a fresh hone and rings.
2: check it again in 10k. If it hasn't gotten any worse, it's just bad seal from a poor break in. You can either live with it, or revisit option 1.
03-24-2015, 09:29 AM
#2064
Lol you need to do all 4 at the same time with a solid battery.
If you end up still having an imbalance, you have 2 options.
1: tear it down for a fresh hone and rings.
2: check it again in 10k. If it hasn't gotten any worse, it's just bad seal from a poor break in. You can either live with it, or revisit option 1.
If you end up still having an imbalance, you have 2 options.
1: tear it down for a fresh hone and rings.
2: check it again in 10k. If it hasn't gotten any worse, it's just bad seal from a poor break in. You can either live with it, or revisit option 1.
03-24-2015, 10:37 AM
#2069
Sorry guys I'm definately learning this as i go lol.
So what, i need 4 compression testers or can i do this with all the plugs out and the tester in one cylinder at a time? Ive never heard of having to do them all at once.
So what, i need 4 compression testers or can i do this with all the plugs out and the tester in one cylinder at a time? Ive never heard of having to do them all at once.
03-24-2015, 12:06 PM
#2074
Senior Member
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And realize your engine is cold so the numbers maybe a little low. Normally you want to have a warm engine, so if the numbers across the board are close don't freak out if they seem low. Also do what MrB told you too and make sure your tb is working
03-24-2015, 12:10 PM
#2075
Yeah im not too concerned about what the numbers are as i am consistancy, with the compression this motor makes anything in the 150-180 range is fine especially for 85000 miles id say
Oh also i did test the TB and it is working.
Also the PCM has gotta be good if im getting spark, fuel and codes
Oh also i did test the TB and it is working.
Also the PCM has gotta be good if im getting spark, fuel and codes