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devanmc
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ok im new with working on car obviously. how do i do a compression check? im getting the manual in about a week from todras will that tell me?
pretty good stats. very nice that your compressions are all within 3 psi. if you're having visibility problems with the glass, just do what i do and smash it out!![]()
Well, I had a reply go thru, but some how it got lost... Anywho, nah, can't smash the glass, my guy on the truck would never warrant it!!! Compression check is easy, ESPECIALLY on this engine. Pull the wires, pull the plugs, pull the wires that feed to the ignition coils, screw in your tester, crank the engine.
Now there's a school of thought out there about not testing the compressoin by cranking the engine via the key, as the ignition will fire the injectors. I did it using the key, as I've always done, without any problems. But, that's just me. I'm certainly NOT gonna go fishing around in THAT engine compartment looking for attachment points for my remote-starter.
I like to perform the test twice on each cylinder. Readings should be within 10% of each other. Mine were great, yes, but what you should really be concerned with is if you have one low cylinder, or, two low readings on adjacent cylinders which would more than likely indicate a bad head gasket.
If you're gonna do all your heater hoses, you should prepare the job site - remove spouse, girl/boy friends, signifigant others, nosey neighbors, and bring in others familiar with your situation; a dozen master techs, maybe a parts guy, a lawyer (in case you get pissed and throw a wrench at someone) and someone to provide beer. You will definately polish your vocabulary as you combine 4, 6, 7 and nine letter words in ways not possibly thought of before....
All the funny business aside, you guys have been a great help here. Didnt even need to post on the tire issue, found plenty of info there.
Watch for my post on the automatic door locks that are REALLY pi**ing me off...
Thanks again
Rick
The rears are good, I just wondered who did the 20 hits of acid before they sat down to the design table... lol My wife and 17 year old daughter drive this car, which means it'll need brakes 3 times a year, and a tranny or two every six months....:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Rick
Haha! Make sure they are careful braking when getting off the highway. I have issues with warping rotors to be honest...But maybe that's because of my braking from uhh...high speeds? :crazy: Bought the car with 59k and probably original rotors, and I had them warped within a year and a half. Got new rotors put on in around April of this year, and they are already showing signs of warping. I've only got 8k on them. Yes, 8k since April
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if you're having problems with warping rotors, just get some slotted ones online. you don't have to go too high end to get some decent ones. around $100 should fix your problem.
Well thats the thing. I know I can get rotors cheap, but mine seem to warp just a tad and never really get much worse. :shrug: I used to be able to get them machined for free, so never needed to buy new ones.
. :shrug: I used to be able to get them machined for free, so never needed to buy new ones.