Hi guys, Who knows where I can get a good engine compression test and a leak-down test for a 6 cylinder gasoline engine? I'd prefer someone who knows his stuff.
Why not just go to a local dealer, Subaru/Toyota/Landrover covers much of the engine types around - boxer/inline/v. On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Tech List Kenya via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Hi guys,
Who knows where I can get a good engine compression test and a leak-down test for a 6 cylinder gasoline engine?
I'd prefer someone who knows his stuff.
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In the good old days (probably still true for today...) 1. Get a compression gauge (basically a pressure gauge with a nozzle that can fit on the spark plug hole) 2. Remove the spark plug and screw the said gauge in 3. Put the gear in neutral, and use the wrench to turn the engine through two revolutions, keeping your eye on the gauge, note the highest pressure then keep spinning till it hits the highest pressure point. 4. Keep the engine at that position, watch the gauge - it should stay still (no leak down) 5. proceed for the other cylinders. Then check with the owners manual on acceptable pressure values (or google it) ... the good old days ... On 19 September 2014 09:29, Tech List Kenya via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Hi guys,
Who knows where I can get a good engine compression test and a leak-down test for a 6 cylinder gasoline engine?
I'd prefer someone who knows his stuff.
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@jangita, in those old days, where would one find such a compression gauge? On Sep 20, 2014 5:48 PM, "Jangita Nyagudi via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
In the good old days (probably still true for today...)
1. Get a compression gauge (basically a pressure gauge with a nozzle that can fit on the spark plug hole) 2. Remove the spark plug and screw the said gauge in 3. Put the gear in neutral, and use the wrench to turn the engine through two revolutions, keeping your eye on the gauge, note the highest pressure then keep spinning till it hits the highest pressure point. 4. Keep the engine at that position, watch the gauge - it should stay still (no leak down) 5. proceed for the other cylinders. Then check with the owners manual on acceptable pressure values (or google it)
... the good old days ...
On 19 September 2014 09:29, Tech List Kenya via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Hi guys,
Who knows where I can get a good engine compression test and a leak-down test for a 6 cylinder gasoline engine?
I'd prefer someone who knows his stuff.
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+1 on Peter's question @Gisho, most of the dealers tend to rely too much on the diagnostics machines rather than the low level stuff. But I will contact them On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 6:44 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:
@jangita, in those old days, where would one find such a compression gauge? On Sep 20, 2014 5:48 PM, "Jangita Nyagudi via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
In the good old days (probably still true for today...)
1. Get a compression gauge (basically a pressure gauge with a nozzle that can fit on the spark plug hole) 2. Remove the spark plug and screw the said gauge in 3. Put the gear in neutral, and use the wrench to turn the engine through two revolutions, keeping your eye on the gauge, note the highest pressure then keep spinning till it hits the highest pressure point. 4. Keep the engine at that position, watch the gauge - it should stay still (no leak down) 5. proceed for the other cylinders. Then check with the owners manual on acceptable pressure values (or google it)
... the good old days ...
On 19 September 2014 09:29, Tech List Kenya via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Hi guys,
Who knows where I can get a good engine compression test and a leak-down test for a 6 cylinder gasoline engine?
I'd prefer someone who knows his stuff.
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Guys I did mine at FITS garage Nyayo stadium,Lusaka Road- next to DHL/Witu Road ......................somewhere there On Saturday, 20 September 2014, 19:02, Tech List Kenya via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: +1 on Peter's question @Gisho, most of the dealers tend to rely too much on the diagnostics machines rather than the low level stuff. But I will contact them On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 6:44 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote: @jangita, in those old days, where would one find such a compression gauge?
On Sep 20, 2014 5:48 PM, "Jangita Nyagudi via skunkworks" <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
In the good old days (probably still true for today...)
1. Get a compression gauge (basically a pressure gauge with a nozzle that can fit on the spark plug hole) 2. Remove the spark plug and screw the said gauge in 3. Put the gear in neutral, and use the wrench to turn the engine through two revolutions, keeping your eye on the gauge, note the highest pressure then keep spinning till it hits the highest pressure point. 4. Keep the engine at that position, watch the gauge - it should stay still (no leak down) 5. proceed for the other cylinders. Then check with the owners manual on acceptable pressure values (or google it)
... the good old days ...
On 19 September 2014 09:29, Tech List Kenya via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Hi guys,
Who knows where I can get a good engine compression test and a leak-down test for a 6 cylinder gasoline engine?
I'd prefer someone who knows his stuff.
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On 20 September 2014 19:12, Sammy Mutua via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Guys I did mine at FITS garage Nyayo stadium,Lusaka Road- next to DHL/Witu Road ......................somewhere there
How much does it cost - estimate or actual? Kind Regards, Wilson./
Cant remember its over 2 yrs and the invoice included other charges Tel: 020 559229 On Tuesday, 23 September 2014, 11:32, Thuo Wilson <lixton@gmail.com> wrote: On 20 September 2014 19:12, Sammy Mutua via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Guys
I did mine at FITS garage Nyayo stadium,Lusaka Road- next to DHL/Witu Road ......................somewhere there
How much does it cost - estimate or actual? Kind Regards, Wilson./
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