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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Does anyone have instructions on how to perform a compression test on a 90LS it would be greatly appreciated. I fear that I may have a blown gasket and I need to see whats going on. My baby seems like shes studders when I'm just sitting there(like at a light or something right before you hit the gas to accelerate) but after I hit the gas I dont feel anything. Also I'm burning oil like crazy(no leak). I can go like less then 70 miles and my oil light will come on. uhhhhhhh please help if you can....

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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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here u go..



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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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sweet thanks, what is that program your running?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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its alldata.
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Make sure you either pull all the plugs out, or leave them all in. Do not do a compression test with some plugs in and some out, the resistance must be universal across all plugs, otherwise you get inaccurate readings. I hope this makes sense.
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 3UZFTE
Make sure you either pull all the plugs out, or leave them all in. Do not do a compression test with some plugs in and some out, the resistance must be universal across all plugs, otherwise you get inaccurate readings. I hope this makes sense.
If you leave them all in, make sure you take the wires off the coils so the car doesn't start...
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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just pull the EFI fuse so no gas is let into the cylinders.
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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make sure the car is at operating temperature and hold the throttle wide open with the EFI fuse pulled. crank the motor over for a few seconds, read gauge, go to next cylinder.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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you dont need to do a compression check...do a block check(leak down),lot less hassle and more efficient
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