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Old 09-12-2006   #8
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Re: Compresion Issues, Long Post

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Originally Posted by Jakey
It has always been my understanding that valve stem seal issues do not surface in a compession test, only in a leakdown test?
Valve seal for burning oil/creating carbon possible that could be hangin up a valve.
It doesn't actually have anything to do in regards to a low compression cylinder, but it could effect the combustion chamber if it is poluting the system with oil.
I would be its more of valve SEATS or a cracked piston.
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