Re: '89 200 TQ woes

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <3.0.1.16.19981004160634.30377036@mail.cfm.ohio-state.edu> "Dave C." writes:

> Is this much leakdown expected on an engine in good condition?

Yup.  Leaks over an hour or two through the piston rings gaps until the
'hold' passes to another cylinder.  If one has slightly lower compression
and catches 'its' hold with a little momentum on the car - off she goes.

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 Phil Payne
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