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Old 07 February 2006, 02:20 PM
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Is it easy to get this done? can i do it myslef with the tools?

any advice would be great.

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Old 07 February 2006, 03:02 PM
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If you get hold of a gauge its easy. Basically remove spark plug and screw in gauge, disconnect crank sensor and turn the engine over till its at full compression, easy peasy
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Originally Posted by v5 man
If you get hold of a gauge its easy. Basically remove spark plug and screw in gauge, disconnect crank sensor and turn the engine over till its at full compression, easy peasy
nice cheers.

Will see if my mate has one!
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Originally Posted by v5 man
If you get hold of a gauge its easy. Basically remove spark plug and screw in gauge, disconnect crank sensor and turn the engine over till its at full compression, easy peasy


yep not forgetting to hold the throttle open full and crank over 7 turns of the engine on each cylinder test.
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