why is having low compression
Low Engine Compression | Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum
Two adjacent cylinders with the same low compression is a sure sign there is a leak between those two from a blown gasket or a cracked head.
cranks, no start – low compression all cylinders - EricTheCarGuy
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 2.0L Duratec (I think) 220000 miles Had a few hard starts over the past couple weeks. Then suddenly wouldn't start.
PSA: Low Compression Fix Adventure - Mazdaspeeds.org
So from this we can gather that carbon build up CAN effect compression (positively or negatively). Cyl 1, 2 +4 were getting artifically higher ...
Low compression on cylinder 1 | Chevrolet Malibu Forums
Did a compression test cylinder 1 has 100-120 psi. Cylinders 2-4 all have 210psi. Taking the Scharader valve out of the compression tester hose ...
Looking for advice on low compression | Ford Expedition Forum
Car in question is a 2008 5.4 3V Expedition, it had a misfire, garage said it had zero compression on cylinder 5, I figured it wasn't worth ...
low compression after sitting for a few months - Supra Forums
A proper compression test on all 6 cylinders has the throttle body sitting on the floor next to the car. I would not believe any test done otherwise.
how much hp do you lose with low compression? - Maxima Forums
Minimum is 142 with no more than 14pisi difference in each cylinder. You are below that and definetely losing potential power through the band.
Low compression ??? | Team Integra Forums
the oil trick will work most of the time, check the valves first though, and the timing too. i have had weird results of compression test due to ...
Low compression on all 3 cylinders | Sea-Doo Forum
I have a 2011 RXTX that has low compression on all 3 cylinders. Dealer says that i need a new engine. Anyone have any ideas?
Diagnosing low compression on one cylinder
Hi, I have just picked up a 1994 Delica Exceed with the 4G64 2.4L gas. One cylinder has low compression, around 20psi, compared to 180 in ...
Dealer says Low Compression Cylinder 8 - Mustang6G.com
Order a longblock and be done with it or do a teardown and see what potentially might be wrong. Car has the Ford Performance Power Pack 2 and ...
Only 2 causes of low compression? | lilHonda.com
Well-Known Member ... Check inside the intake port. If it's black, the intake valve is tuliped (i.e. worn out) and there's been chronic reversion ...
Low compression, is it piston rings? | Honda CX 500 Forum
Put a set of plugs in that you are prepared to lose as the oil saturation will likely ruin them and crank it with the plugs in. It won't hurt to ...
Low compression, advice needed. | Subaru Forester Owners Forum
consuming oil, low compression, excessive blow by, hard starting, misfire. These are signs of a piston/ringland problem not a head gasket. You' ...
Low Compression On Two Cylinders - Range Rovers Forum
The two with low compression are both the left and right cylinders closest to the drivers seat(I believe they are 4 and 8).
Low compression on cylinders 1 & 2 | FIAT 500 (2007+)
Given all the symptoms you're describing, if compression is down on cylinders 1 & 2, the most likely cause is that the head gasket has ...
Low compression on 2 cylinders - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
Low compression on 2 cylinders · 1. Wet and dry test to check if there are problems in the rings · 2. Remove valve cover to check for bad valves, ...
One cylinder has low compression. | Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Forum
The compression was 90 and 120. The motor will start but runs like crap. If you let the motor warm up a bit and give it a little gas, after the rpms come up, ...
Low compression on cylinder 3. Help! | SaabCentral Forums
maybe the piston rings are stuck because of burnt oil. fill that cylinder with some brake cleaner maybe they will get loose and you get ...
Just rebuilt still low compression? - Arctic Chat
Now after you have your "dry" numbers you can try to do a "wet" test by putting more 2 stroke oil into the cylinders. You may see a slight ...