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Hi Larry. In general, leakdown numbers like those shown above are not ideal, and indicate something may be wrong with the engine. Re-read chapter 1 again, and do some of the other tests (if possible) on the engine.

These cars do not do well sitting around for long periods of time. Leakdown numbers are typically bad after sitting, and unexplicably, they start to leak if they aren't periodically run. The compression numbers here look good indeed, but I would run the car for 200 miles or so, and then repeat the leakdown tests. It may get better, or it may get worse.

-Wayne
Old 08-25-2003, 02:07 PM
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