Compression and valve lash
10-08-2010, 03:17 PM
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Compression and valve lash
So i just got done doing a compression test on my h22a to have a little more info on the health of the engine.
All tests were done WOT but im not a 100% sure the engine was warm enough. Basically only drove the car a few blocks haha.
190 190 190 175
the 175 was in cylinder 4, and it also seems that its a bit to low to be in specs.
I was wondering, and couldnt not find any info, not even with google. But does valve lash adjustment have any part in compression tests? I am pretty sure I am in need of an adjustment due to the valvetrain being noisey.
If valve lash has nothing to do with it I suppose ill have to do a leak down and check where I stand.
All tests were done WOT but im not a 100% sure the engine was warm enough. Basically only drove the car a few blocks haha.
190 190 190 175
the 175 was in cylinder 4, and it also seems that its a bit to low to be in specs.
I was wondering, and couldnt not find any info, not even with google. But does valve lash adjustment have any part in compression tests? I am pretty sure I am in need of an adjustment due to the valvetrain being noisey.
If valve lash has nothing to do with it I suppose ill have to do a leak down and check where I stand.
10-08-2010, 03:46 PM
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Re: Compression and valve lash
So i just got done doing a compression test on my h22a to have a little more info on the health of the engine.
All tests were done WOT but im not a 100% sure the engine was warm enough. Basically only drove the car a few blocks haha.
190 190 190 175
the 175 was in cylinder 4, and it also seems that its a bit to low to be in specs.
I was wondering, and couldnt not find any info, not even with google. But does valve lash adjustment have any part in compression tests? I am pretty sure I am in need of an adjustment due to the valvetrain being noisey.
If valve lash has nothing to do with it I suppose ill have to do a leak down and check where I stand.
All tests were done WOT but im not a 100% sure the engine was warm enough. Basically only drove the car a few blocks haha.
190 190 190 175
the 175 was in cylinder 4, and it also seems that its a bit to low to be in specs.
I was wondering, and couldnt not find any info, not even with google. But does valve lash adjustment have any part in compression tests? I am pretty sure I am in need of an adjustment due to the valvetrain being noisey.
If valve lash has nothing to do with it I suppose ill have to do a leak down and check where I stand.
10-08-2010, 04:27 PM
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Re: Compression and valve lash
Well i suppose it doesnt hurt to check, totally different answer you gave me then my mechanic lol.
Ill do the adjustments tomorrow and see if anything changes, I do have alot of valve noise so heres to me hoping.
Even if i were to get 5psi more difference after adjustment ill be happy.
Ill do the adjustments tomorrow and see if anything changes, I do have alot of valve noise so heres to me hoping.
Even if i were to get 5psi more difference after adjustment ill be happy.
10-08-2010, 04:38 PM
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Well i suppose it doesnt hurt to check, totally different answer you gave me then my mechanic lol.
Ill do the adjustments tomorrow and see if anything changes, I do have alot of valve noise so heres to me hoping.
Even if i were to get 5psi more difference after adjustment ill be happy.
Ill do the adjustments tomorrow and see if anything changes, I do have alot of valve noise so heres to me hoping.
Even if i were to get 5psi more difference after adjustment ill be happy.
but i dont know a whole lot just dont seem like it would affect the car to the point of not being able to run
10-08-2010, 04:43 PM
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No the car is running strong still, we were just doing a compression test to figure out the health of the engine.
As it stands im doing two projects at once that will merge into one haha.
We have plans to boost my stock H22a in my car right now, and thats why we did the compression check.
The engine being built for boost while i run a very modest boost application on the engine int he car till the built is finished.
Thats why i asked if the valve lash could be a factor in difference in the compressions, due to the compression in #4 not being to far away from the others.
I figured it was worth asking due to valve lash being a simple 30min fix haha.
If the vavle lash dont fix it then its either oil down the cylinder or a leak down :/.
But if valve lash does work out that lets me know the engine is going to be healthy enough to tune out a turbo kit on it while i build the storker
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Sorry if the earlier info wasnt enough tho.
As it stands im doing two projects at once that will merge into one haha.
We have plans to boost my stock H22a in my car right now, and thats why we did the compression check.
The engine being built for boost while i run a very modest boost application on the engine int he car till the built is finished.
Thats why i asked if the valve lash could be a factor in difference in the compressions, due to the compression in #4 not being to far away from the others.
I figured it was worth asking due to valve lash being a simple 30min fix haha.
If the vavle lash dont fix it then its either oil down the cylinder or a leak down :/.
But if valve lash does work out that lets me know the engine is going to be healthy enough to tune out a turbo kit on it while i build the storker
.Sorry if the earlier info wasnt enough tho.
10-08-2010, 05:00 PM
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Re: Compression and valve lash
No the car is running strong still, we were just doing a compression test to figure out the health of the engine.
As it stands im doing two projects at once that will merge into one haha.
We have plans to boost my stock H22a in my car right now, and thats why we did the compression check.
The engine being built for boost while i run a very modest boost application on the engine int he car till the built is finished.
Thats why i asked if the valve lash could be a factor in difference in the compressions, due to the compression in #4 not being to far away from the others.
I figured it was worth asking due to valve lash being a simple 30min fix haha.
If the vavle lash dont fix it then its either oil down the cylinder or a leak down :/.
But if valve lash does work out that lets me know the engine is going to be healthy enough to tune out a turbo kit on it while i build the storker.
Sorry if the earlier info wasnt enough tho.
As it stands im doing two projects at once that will merge into one haha.
We have plans to boost my stock H22a in my car right now, and thats why we did the compression check.
The engine being built for boost while i run a very modest boost application on the engine int he car till the built is finished.
Thats why i asked if the valve lash could be a factor in difference in the compressions, due to the compression in #4 not being to far away from the others.
I figured it was worth asking due to valve lash being a simple 30min fix haha.
If the vavle lash dont fix it then its either oil down the cylinder or a leak down :/.
But if valve lash does work out that lets me know the engine is going to be healthy enough to tune out a turbo kit on it while i build the storker
.Sorry if the earlier info wasnt enough tho.
yeaah re-reading this it can be valve lash
if the valves dont seal perfectly there will be less comp. sorry to give u bad info at the start
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10-08-2010, 06:06 PM
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Re: Compression and valve lash
So i just got done doing a compression test on my h22a to have a little more info on the health of the engine.
All tests were done WOT but im not a 100% sure the engine was warm enough. Basically only drove the car a few blocks haha.
190 190 190 175
the 175 was in cylinder 4, and it also seems that its a bit to low to be in specs.
I was wondering, and couldnt not find any info, not even with google. But does valve lash adjustment have any part in compression tests? I am pretty sure I am in need of an adjustment due to the valvetrain being noisey.
If valve lash has nothing to do with it I suppose ill have to do a leak down and check where I stand.
All tests were done WOT but im not a 100% sure the engine was warm enough. Basically only drove the car a few blocks haha.
190 190 190 175
the 175 was in cylinder 4, and it also seems that its a bit to low to be in specs.
I was wondering, and couldnt not find any info, not even with google. But does valve lash adjustment have any part in compression tests? I am pretty sure I am in need of an adjustment due to the valvetrain being noisey.
If valve lash has nothing to do with it I suppose ill have to do a leak down and check where I stand.
10-08-2010, 06:15 PM
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Re: Compression and valve lash
Additionally, valve lash should ALWAYS be checked regardless. I.E. new engine install/build. Its something i do with my oil changes, especially on motors that are driven on somewhat harshly. In fact i give my motors a full oil pan to valve cover run down every few thousand miles. I don't wait for a problem to arise before i make repairs/adjustments. Its called preventive maintenance. It prevents corrective maintenance. Its a a routine i learned in the military. It does wonders.
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