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trunks11 · 08-14-2010

Shop didn't have there leak down test numbers but said it was way over 30. I ran it today for about 15 minutes reving it around 4000 rpms and checked compression again. 100 100 90 120. It stopped smoking so much after running a while, but I had to crank for ever, pump the peddle, and keep jumper cables on it. Car actually idles now when warm.

I would take out and run it hard for a little bit to try to get the rings to seat, but its leaking oil like crazy. I'm hoping a crack in the oil pan since I just did the rear main. I'm not sure if it's worth fixing it - if indeed the engine really had 7 miles on it they should be seated by now?? When I was reving it actually got hot - fan wasn't turning on, but I figured that might help them seat too.

08-14-2010	#19
trunks11 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Annandale Drives: like an old lady 458/1000 Posts: 160	Re: Didn't bleed lifters - 90 cold compression new engine Shop didn't have there leak down test numbers but said it was way over 30. I ran it today for about 15 minutes reving it around 4000 rpms and checked compression again. 100 100 90 120. It stopped smoking so much after running a while, but I had to crank for ever, pump the peddle, and keep jumper cables on it. Car actually idles now when warm. I would take out and run it hard for a little bit to try to get the rings to seat, but its leaking oil like crazy. I'm hoping a crack in the oil pan since I just did the rear main. I'm not sure if it's worth fixing it - if indeed the engine really had 7 miles on it they should be seated by now?? When I was reving it actually got hot - fan wasn't turning on, but I figured that might help them seat too.