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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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i keep hearing about it and no one tells me!!! what do you do? what purpose does it give?? thanks!!
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Default Re: what is a leakdown test?? (wrxisbest)

ooops posted as a poll not a post i know i know!!
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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Default Re: what is a leakdown test?? (wrxisbest)

It's self explanatory, but a leak down or "cylinder leakage" test is similar to a compression test in that it tells you how well your engine’s cylinders are sealing. But instead of measuring pressure, it measures pressure loss.
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http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...n.php
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Old May 24, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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wow thanks really helpful!!
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