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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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what does a leakdown test consist of?
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bourdoncivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what does a leakdown test consist of?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Google's answer: Leakdown FAQ's
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Yeah basically what matt said.
You need the "Hemi" extension tube for the gauge so you can get the gauge to seal up down on the plug seats.
I just did one, its not too hard to do, but if you dont TDC the cylinder perfectly, it wont come out right.
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