Try re-doing those connections with Teflon tape.

On Nov 16, 2007 9:15 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> thanks. good to know.
>
> yah it's the kind with the release valve.
>
> Maybe the connectison to adaptor or to gauge are hinky
>
> On 11/16/07, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote:
> > The gauge will hold peak pressure if it is the type designed to do
> > so. If such, it will have a release button to zero the gauge.  It not
> > it will register the pressure it sees. You have to watch it and read
> > peak pressures. In the case as described (dropping pressure) that
> > would indicate either leaking valves or worn rings.  Do a dry/wet
> > pair of tests on each cylinder. (test dry then squirt some oil into
> > the cylinder and test again.) If a noticeable improvement you have
> > worn rings, if not, leaking valves.Date:    Fri,
> >
> >
> >
> > 16 Nov 2007 08:26:12 -0800
> > From:    neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> > Subject: Compression tester question
> >
> > Hi all.
> >
> > I bought a compression tester and tried it on my parts van 1.9 WBX
> > engine. On two of the cylinders, the gauge would drop while still
> > threaded in sparkplug hole.
> >
> > I was doing this w/o remote starter.
> >
> > The gauge should hold its' reading right? i.e. once it's pumped up, it
> > should stay there correct?
> >
> > It was threaded properly, and adaptor to hose was threaded properly too.
> >
> > Apologies for such and elementary question!
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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