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by cuillin
Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:45 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: no Compression on rebuilt EJ20
Replies: 8
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I got the heads back and they checked out fine so im guessing the compression tester i borrowed was broken, that was a costly mistake.
by cuillin
Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:14 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: no Compression on rebuilt EJ20
Replies: 8
Views: 1536

All the cam marks wer orientated correctly as far as i know with the valves looking fine and there being no marks on the pistons im starting to think that the compression tester is stuffed .

Heads have gone to engine shop to be checked just incase so should find out within the next few days
by cuillin
Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:31 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: no Compression on rebuilt EJ20
Replies: 8
Views: 1536

no Compression on rebuilt EJ20

Car is a 1990 GT wagon with RS engine/box EJ20 Turbo Had Cylinder heads rebuilt, surfaced, valves seated and new lifters fitted. Assembled engine with new cambelt and tensioner, all timing marks appeared to be spot on. Turned over engine by hand,plenty of compression all seemed well Engine started f...