Printable Version of Topic

Click here to view this topic in its original format

914World.com _ 914World Garage _ need engine experts advice on compression results

Posted by: crxnug Oct 18 2010, 04:42 PM

im looking at 2 engines and have the compression results, im hoping to get some opinions on these results and if they are worth getting one is a 1973 1.7 the other is a 1973 2.0
1.7..... #1 130,#2 145,#3 130,#4 145
2 Liter #1 115,#2 115,#3 110,#4 105
Done with engine cold.Spark plugs out and throttle open
any info would be much appreciated

Posted by: r_towle Oct 18 2010, 04:49 PM

compression test is not valid unless the engine is warm.
leakdown test will give you some clues on a cold motor.
That being said...get the 2.0 liter.

RIch

Posted by: pilothyer Oct 18 2010, 08:48 PM

Not to throw a wrench in the fan, but here is a link with some good pointers on the leak down testing http://www.nichols.nu/tip420.htm Again I am not at all being argumentative on the subject, just offering points to ponder.

Posted by: Drums66 Oct 21 2010, 11:57 AM

..No expert, but that looked good enough
Just drive it!
(relax)