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soapymech
25-08-2012, 14:18
hi all i did a compression test (throttle open) on my low comp engine and got 1/103 2/90 3/100 4/100 are these too low? i did a sniff test on the coolent and came back green instantly so deffo a problem, i have no smoke from rear and no oil and water mix just pressure in water system.:coffee:

jamie_clioGTT
25-08-2012, 16:32
yep sounds like headgasket, had that issue on mine, the boost pressurises the coolant system,

Tony Walker
25-08-2012, 19:03
Could be hg or liner, check protrusion on the low compression cylinder and for cracks also check gasket and head for flat.