I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps fuel inj. and tank clean and rustfree
I've done several compression tests but I have a new problem. Like you I screwed the hose into the cylinder but when i tried to get it out it free wheels in the cylinder. The plugs are recessed in a 6 inch deep steel tube in the head. The engine; 2.0 DOHC 1997 Mitsubishi eclipse.
How do I get the hose out without damage to the car or tool?
When doing a compression test it is always advisable to open the accelerator a little to allow the engine to pump more freely and get a more accurate reading.
Should the throttle be open to check the compression or does it not matter? I think the manual calls for it to be open. I suppose the relative variation will still be evident but the max will be lower than it would be with the throttle open, no?
Thank you!!!!
LookieLoudLou 10 months ago
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I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps fuel inj. and tank clean and rustfree
Pnoerre 1 year ago
this guy is hot.
Diamob 2 years ago 5
I've done several compression tests but I have a new problem. Like you I screwed the hose into the cylinder but when i tried to get it out it free wheels in the cylinder. The plugs are recessed in a 6 inch deep steel tube in the head. The engine; 2.0 DOHC 1997 Mitsubishi eclipse.
How do I get the hose out without damage to the car or tool?
Sirrom0206 2 years ago
Very helpful. Thanks!
zwan94 2 years ago
Hi John,
Love your videos.
When doing a compression test it is always advisable to open the accelerator a little to allow the engine to pump more freely and get a more accurate reading.
gh2106090 3 years ago
hello my names is THEMGTIST and i have a MG TF 2005.
themgtist 4 years ago
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deedidee 2 years ago
Hi my friend in the USA great films you should think about producing a DVD and selling it all over the world .Thanks for your great work
Rich UK
sparkydamar 4 years ago 2
cool, dont light a match
gstraitman 4 years ago
thank you very much
From australia
mgazone 4 years ago
Thanks for the tip on the Payen gasket John....
Mine has been seeping on the right side.
Cheers.
bazuk7 4 years ago
Should the throttle be open to check the compression or does it not matter? I think the manual calls for it to be open. I suppose the relative variation will still be evident but the max will be lower than it would be with the throttle open, no?
wolfpacknorm 4 years ago