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Re: [T3] Compression Testing

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Subject: Re: [T3] Compression Testing
From: Greg Merritt <gregm@vwtype3.org>
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 12:40:00 -0500 (EST)
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	Isn't there such a test as a "leakdown" test?  I think you do
something like put an air supply & gauge in the sparkplug hole,
pressurize, and watch how quickly the pressure falls.  I think you can
also listen at the tailpipe and intake for hissing to identify a bad
valve.

-Greg

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- [T3] Compression Testing
  - From: "Jaranson, John (J.W.)" <jjaranso@ford.com>

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