[TR] engine compression results

[pethier at comcast.net]

From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr at adelphia.net>

> With zero compression I would guess that a valve is open or a valve seat is 
> not correct.
> 
> Unless you have a hole in the piston or 3 broken rings.
> 
> There could also be a crack in the head between 3 and 4.

Leak-down test will probably show the location of the leak.  Pump the air in, listen at tailpipe, dipstick, intake.


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