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I tested a 96 civic 4 door i was interested in buying, reading was 178, 158, 178, 178. What are the specs for a DX. Is that real bad? I was told to try the bad cylinder with a little oil. So I will try that next? The car is going for 2,000. It has unknown miles>should i buy? Thanks for the help
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cylinder #2 seems kinda low compared to the other three. and are you sure you read it accuritly? i have yet to see so many of the same number when doing a compression test. but anyway, the difference with 158 and 178 is kinda pushing it, but seems ok. but it might just need a valve job to correct the lower number.
i've seen MUCH worse, so for $2k, i say go for it.
i've seen MUCH worse, so for $2k, i say go for it.
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Re: (mrkflow)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrkflow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I tested valve two a twice to make sure. But i figured for the price I should go for it thanks for the help. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You mean cylinder 2?
But yeah numbers look decent
You mean cylinder 2?
But yeah numbers look decent
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Re: compression test (mrkflow)
Is compression the best test to do to check health of engine? What are some other things to look for since odometer is incorect dont know how many miles on engine.
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