Compression numbers
Hi!
On a smoothly running '99 NB 1.8 running 10psi of boost at 120k miles, I did a compression test with a new tester and it read 165/180/175/185. Wet, the first cylinder read more like 175, 180, but also I feel like I could have cranked the dry cylinder long enough to get a little more pressure. I truedd to keep cranking time even. So I assume there is some ring wear. However, I really don't want to get a new engine or tear this thing apart. As long as I do all my maintenance and constant oil changes and stuff, should I be fine to just keep running this thing? Also, anyone used ring sealant fluids before? Are they fake? |
You're fine. 12% variation aint great but also not terrible. run it til it won't run no more. and none of those snake oil bs "fluids" ever actually work
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Thank you!! Now onto the oil leaks!
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I wouldn't say it's particularly bad. What order did you test compression in? 4, 3, 2,1?
I ask because when I tested with a weak battery, cranking speed decreased as I kept going and continued to get worse numbers unless I kept the battery topped off. Now I always test 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1 to verify that nothing looks out of the ordinary due to a sagging battery voltage. |
Thanks! I tested in multiple orders. Seems power available to the starter really does matter.
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