 Low Compression?, What am I doing wrong? |
 Dec 8 2006, 01:53 PM
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So i take my car into my auto mechanics class today to do a compression test. Remove all 4 spark plugs (which look perfect) and the fuse for the fuel. Keep in mind the gauge we have is old and that is what I think is the problem, but it read 85psi on the spot across the board. How important is it to have the car warm, i only drove it across the parking lot. also, i notice that my dipstick pops up about 1/2" almost every time i open my hood, what's causing that? i know my compression is higher than that, it pulls strong, so what am i doing wrong?
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Dec 8 2006, 02:03 PM
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Yea the motor has 92k. I took the hose from the valve cover to the intake off and capped that and put a filter on the hose, would that effect the comp. reading? also i had the throttle at WOT, but would it help if the TB elbow was off or would it not matter at all. thanks again! i feel retarded for asking such simple questions
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