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miles
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14th Mar 04 at 18:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You can get a compression tester from halfrauds for about £17, a gudsons one. Most motor factors sell them.

Although if the rings have gone you'll also have no compression, so a leak down test maybe required.
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14th Mar 04 at 19:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by miles
so a leak down test maybe required.




please explain
Adam_B
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14th Mar 04 at 19:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
doesnt matter, ive just read it in hayne manual i'll have a go at compression test tomorrow so fingers crossed
Adam-D
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14th Mar 04 at 19:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if it costs too much
ill buy her
now where to find the ££
Adam_B
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14th Mar 04 at 19:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
trust me, u dont want it
Adam-D
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i would have it if i had the money
ill sell mine and buy yours

i feel like ak
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15th Mar 04 at 19:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
test results-

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=129692#
Adam-D
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i say take the head off and have a look see
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headgasket around a £10 er

https://www.sapmotorparts.com/shop/english/
miles
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15th Mar 04 at 20:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My head gasket went, cost £18 for the gasket, £12 for the bolts, job done.

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