Help with compression test results.

gb-lude · Post by **gb-lude** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:54 pm

Shouldn't matter that much.. Just don't crank it more than a few seconds in a row.
Any oil leaks on the cyl1 side?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:19 pm

Only way of knowing cranking speed is to look at the tacho on the dash - but you won't be able to register accurately enough by looking at that

As gb says, don't worry about it though. We know one cylinder is out of spec and that's all that matters

gb-lude · Post by **gb-lude** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:12 pm

1) put some oil in cyl 1 and check again.
A lot of Improvement means piston rings worn.

2) adjust valves

3) take off the head, get it resurfaced(?) and buy a Honda head gasket . ( and timing belt etc etc..)

It's not fun but the other cylinders are ok so it's not end of engine.
Just give it a good overhaul when you take it apart .
My compression was fine , 195 all around, still took the engine out and had it cleaned and rebuild. Just to make sure!
Good luck, let us know!

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:01 am

I dont think there is any oil leaking on cylinder 1 side, cam seal leaking on the other side though.

i will check again with some oil and the do the valves. hoping it wont come to the head gasket...

thanks for the advice guys.

stinkypaul · Post by **stinkypaul** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:35 am

I would do a leak-down test. The kits aren't expensive if you already have a compressor. That way you can check where you are losing pressure from.
A garage could do the test for you.