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Re: [T3] Burned Valve?


On 20 Jul 2003 at 20:56, Keith Park wrote:

> Im running 6.9:1 for the 92 octane pump gas as per thier reccomendation.  So
> im not concerned with the 100lb readings, just the 83 on Cyl #1.  I did a
> cold compression test this morning and it was about 70!  I think this is way
> too low, especially since its 20-30% lower than the others.  I squirted some
> oil in the low cylinder and it went up 5PSI so it doesnt appear to be
> rings... I rechecked the cold clearance and it was still .006 so... things
> are really leading to a burned  valve.

Check the head stud torques, too.

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