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d16z6 compression question

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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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I just tested the compression on my engine while it was warm and cylinders 1 through 3 were at 135 psi and the 4th was at 127 psi. I've read some post saying that's ok and some saying that it is too low. I live in Utah and I don't know if that has anything to do with it since we are pretty high up and I'm assuming air pressure is slightly lower up here.
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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I believe 135 is the minimum and 28 is the max variation. Your #4 is out of (below) spec.
184 is "nominal".
Pour a teaspoon of oil in and re-test? If the values go up significantly your rings or cylinders are worn/tapered. Tapered cylinders can allow your ring gaps to open up towards the top. Oil will get between the rings and temporarily seal this.
Temperature and alt/air pressure will affect the readings very slightly.
Maybe check your valve clearances (one on #4 is too tight?), otherwise drive it while you save up for a rebuild. The Z6 is a great engine!
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