zolorin Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Did the compression test today after I Sea-Foamed the Crank case and the carbs, (smoked like mofo) and changed the oil on all six cylinders 180psi (with 150psi on the first stroke) Yet my plugs showed this picture cylinder 2-5 burn oil and cylinder 1 is lean. I do have the E88 (most likely with bronze valve guides and seats) head, should I start worrying yet or can I let it live (oil consumption is about a quart every 3000 miles). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 your best bet at this point is to do a leak down test. Get ahold of leak down gauge and apply air to each cylinder. This kind of test will give you a better idea of what condition the engine is in. Sometimes when the car burns oil, it can then falsify your compression test because the oil is helping seal the rings. When you do a leak down and hold air in that cylinder for awhile, you'll get a better idea of whats really going on. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolorin Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 thanks but I don't have any access to a comressor or air. Are there any more tests up your sleeve?? (except for tear down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Call around and locate a shop who can do a leak down test for you. It should take ~ 30 minutes to do it and you will then know where you stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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