correct compression test?
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correct compression test?
Hi I am new and i had a quick question. I have seen compression tests done several different ways now and am wondering witch is correct? Some people pull one plug at a time and only pull the ECU fuse. I have seen others pull the fuel injection fuse then disconect all plugs and the wiring harness that goes into the distributor cap? What is the correct way? Where do i find post about this? I am real new if you cant tell
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Re: correct compression test? (mrkflow)
you can do the compression test with the engine warm (not HOT) or cold results will only be slightly different.
1. pull plug wires off/out
2. pull all 4 spark plugs
3. unplug distributor connectors
4. remove injector ground or remove injector clips (0bd2 or 96+ only)
5. have someone sit in the drivers seat
6. hold the throttle wide open
7. put compression tester gauge in cylinder
8. crank engine 5-7 times
9. repeat for all four cylinders.
10. if a cylinder comes up slightly lower than any other, put a small DROP of oil in and re-try.
11. if a cylinder is WAY lower, perform a leak down test to see where your pressure is going. ie.. bent valves or blown headgasket or piston rings.
1. pull plug wires off/out
2. pull all 4 spark plugs
3. unplug distributor connectors
4. remove injector ground or remove injector clips (0bd2 or 96+ only)
5. have someone sit in the drivers seat
6. hold the throttle wide open
7. put compression tester gauge in cylinder
8. crank engine 5-7 times
9. repeat for all four cylinders.
10. if a cylinder comes up slightly lower than any other, put a small DROP of oil in and re-try.
11. if a cylinder is WAY lower, perform a leak down test to see where your pressure is going. ie.. bent valves or blown headgasket or piston rings.
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