Surprising Compression Numbers
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Surprising Compression Numbers
93 vtec which I have owned for about a month. Changed the plugs and while out did a compression test. #1 = 190 #2 =190 #3= 215 #4 = 215. Engine was dead cold. Battery was charged for 30 minutes prior to testing. I drained the battery while installing an EL cluster -
Unsure of why compression is so high? As far as I know, engine is stock except a CAI.
Did notice the tip of the tester was covered in carbon mixture with fuel.
Unsure of mileage. VSS was out when I got the car and it had 238K.
Unsure of why compression is so high? As far as I know, engine is stock except a CAI.
Did notice the tip of the tester was covered in carbon mixture with fuel.
Unsure of mileage. VSS was out when I got the car and it had 238K.
Last edited by allmazda; 04-18-2018 at 08:07 PM. Reason: Forgot mileage info
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Re: Surprising Compression Numbers
True...lol. I was just surprised to see such high numbers on 3 and 4. The engine is new to me but I am guessing it maybe related to the EGR being on that side.
#6
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Re: Surprising Compression Numbers
I am guessing you tested the cylinders in order, 1 thru 4. So once you got to cylinders 3 and 4 you were getting higher readings. And you said there was fuel on the tip of the compression tester....
How did you disable fuel injectors during cranking? Unplug the injectors or ecu?
How did you disable fuel injectors during cranking? Unplug the injectors or ecu?
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Re: Surprising Compression Numbers
Hmm. Just wondering if once you got to #3 and 4 the cylinders were starting to flood, increasing the compression numbers since it was essentially a "wet" test at that point.
#9
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I could be wrong and since there was fuel I guess I am. I thought WOT would put the ECU in flood mode and not fire the injectors. I will retest again when I change the fuel filter.
#10
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Re: Surprising Compression Numbers
Either start the engine to let it burn off any fuel that may have flooded the cylinders, or let it air out for a decent amount of time. Make sure the injectors are unplugged when you crank it for the compression test.
#11
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Re: Surprising Compression Numbers
do a valve lash adjustment. I'm sure it needs it. But also because if lash is out of spec it'll have a pretty big impact on compression test results. looser lash increases compression test results, tighter lash decreases compression test results.
Also, just unplug the distributor before doing the compression test. All sensors related to rpm are in the distributor, so with it unplugged the injectors won't fire and the ignition won't spark.
Also, just unplug the distributor before doing the compression test. All sensors related to rpm are in the distributor, so with it unplugged the injectors won't fire and the ignition won't spark.
#12
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The valve adjustment will be done when I do the timing belt. I will pull the plug on the distributor when I test again. Like I said the Prelude is new to me so I am going slow. Engine starts and runs well. Suspension looks to be original.
Are Honda's picky about thermostats? Car will reach 1/2 gauge and idle that way all day long. Start driving and goes to 1/4 gauge. Turn on A/C it goes even lower.
Are Honda's picky about thermostats? Car will reach 1/2 gauge and idle that way all day long. Start driving and goes to 1/4 gauge. Turn on A/C it goes even lower.
#13
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Re: Surprising Compression Numbers
when doing timing belt new also water pump and all the seals what there is near (valve cover gasket set, cam seals, balance shaft seal, maybe even front crank seal)
+this: https://www.kstuned.com/products/h22-timing-tensioner
if you dont know when ignition parts are newd - get new ones there as well
+this: https://www.kstuned.com/products/h22-timing-tensioner
if you dont know when ignition parts are newd - get new ones there as well
#14
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Re: Surprising Compression Numbers
The problem is way too many honda owners put the wrong thermostat in their cars. It sounds like yours has a much lower temp "racing" thermostat installed. Which is not actually for racing, it's just labelled that way to make newbs think they need it and buy it.
Buy an OEM temp Stant brand thermostat with new gasket, and your problem should be solved.
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Re: Surprising Compression Numbers
I figured as much. Thanks for the reply. I have ordered a new Honda one as well as most of the coolant hoses. I have an 02 Accord I am flipping that is funding the Prelude. The Accord needed a new ATX. Went JDM. Gearing was an issue but found a 4 lug Acura 16 inch wheel. Increased tire size to help offset gearing and the 16 inch wheels that came on the JDM car. It is slower now but more gas will fix that. Better than high rpms at highway speeds.
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