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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 12:28 AM
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Sad day for my ve30de turbo

Did a compression test cuz car feels really weak. Here the results
Time for rebuild

Old Mar 19, 2017 | 01:51 PM
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This was while still warm? Or on a cold engine? They actually don't look that bad in the sense of being pretty consistent - but honestly they're about what I'd expect to see on a cold engine or if not opening the throttle all the way during the test.
Old Mar 21, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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While I own a 4th gen car, I noticed your post.

Was the throttle floored while you were taking the compression readings?

On other old cars I've worked on, valve adjustments were done. I know that the 4th gen has adjustable valve lifters, I expect that 3rd Gen does too.
Adjusting the valves might help increase compression. Unless they are burned already.

You should consider having a compression leak down test done. It will identify whether compression is leaking through the rings, or through the exhaust or maybe intake valves.
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 07:59 AM
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I assume this was a dry (hot or cold) compression test? Are you planning in doing a wet test?
Old Mar 27, 2017 | 07:28 PM
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did it with engine warm up. drive good still but i feel the power lost. also did the wet test a year ago and piston rings are worn down. compression was better a year ago. its time for rebuild anyways, engine has over 230,000 miles on it. and still kickin




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