i just did a compression test on my b16a2 for the hell of it, 85,000 miles runs perfect and has never burned a drop of oil. i have a catch can on the pcv valve and i get like a teaspoon in a month.
#1=210
#2=210
#3=210
#4=180
i know these numbers are all ok. i'm wondering about the difference between #4 and the rest of them. i put some oil in the cylinder and it stayed the same, so i'm assuming it's in the head. so any opinions on what it might be and if i should even worry about it? i'm saving for a k series, but that isn't going to happen for a couple years.

 

no one has any comments? maybe i should have asked what color to paint my valve cover

 

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Black...

Give it a week or two and check it again.I've seen readings go up and down sometimes.If it's still the same I still wouldn't worry about it.

 

could need a valve job, or just a valve adjustment

 

do a leak down test

 

thanks for the responses. valves were already adjusted, coworker did a leakdown and said everything was fine. his exact words "stop your worrying, you're too fu#@ing **** about your car"