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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: DRtothE on March 16, 2008, 10:27:13 PM

Title: how to check pistons/compression? help
Post by: DRtothE on March 16, 2008, 10:27:13 PM

how would i go about finding out whether my pistons are all fully functioning? (IE : rings in good shape, etc) would a compression test be sufficient in determining what else i should be fixing on my m42?
thx for ur time
DRe

Title: how to check pistons/compression? help
Post by: haledj on March 17, 2008, 12:03:58 AM

I would run a compression test and a leakdown test

Title: how to check pistons/compression? help
Post by: josephb983 on March 17, 2008, 01:20:33 AM

Quote from: haledj;44909

I would run a compression test and a leakdown test

how much is the tool for a leakdown test? where can you get them?

Title: how to check pistons/compression? help
Post by: DRtothE on March 17, 2008, 07:16:37 AM

x2

Title: how to check pistons/compression? help
Post by: hoevesruperd on March 17, 2008, 08:58:18 AM

Quote from: DRtothE;44919

x2

canadian tire has it. i guess you'd find one at a local car parts shop stateside. its about 50$

Title: how to check pistons/compression? help
Post by: ZeroG on March 23, 2008, 04:02:30 PM

If you have an air compressor you can purchase the testing equipment from Harbor Freight Tools for <$40, and do it yourself.