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1988 Buick Century 3.8L Engine
Posted to GM Engine on 8/28/2001 22 Replies

I received this vehicle as a tow in. It jumped time. Replaced the timing chain & gear set/ with damper. Ran poorly after repair. Did compression test. #2 cylinder has 40 lbs. . did it bent a valve?/ or is there other reasons why the compression is low? The rem...

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car Vehicle Data

1988 Buick Century

VIN [No VIN Available]
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
AffectedEngine
Conditions#2 Cylinder Has Low Compression
Misc.4Dr
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1988 Buick Century

VIN [No VIN Available]
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
AffectedEngine
Conditions#2 Cylinder Has Low Compression
Misc.4Dr