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Re: Engine running compression test
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 1/20/2009

This test is will mostly verify airflow problems. (ex. if air can't get in there is nothing to compress). I would be interested in engine vacuum reading first thats far easier and may back your theory of a mechanical problem. If nothing shows up there I wouldn... Login to read more.