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Old May 26, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Default What Do I need to do for a Compression test?

What exactly needs to be done to safely test compression......like what do I need to disconect,general safety precautions.....that kind of stuff.Thanks for the help,I just dont want to f anything up......like my dist.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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disconnect the resistor box (small metal box mounted to driver side strut tower) to disable the fuel injectors.

remove all 4 spark plugs, hook up gauge to each cylinder 1 by 1, and test by turning the key to spin the motor over.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Thats all?
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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well you need the compression tester.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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Haha thats funny.I know that,so I dont have to worry about the distibutor or coil ignitor?
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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nope.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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thanks
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