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Feb 7, 2006 | 02:20 PM

GrahamG

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compression check

Is it easy to get this done? can i do it myslef with the tools?

any advice would be great.

Cheers.

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Feb 7, 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

Feb 7, 2006 | 03:09 PM

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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!

Feb 7, 2006 | 09:15 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

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