Those are pretty good numbers albeit a bit too wide a variation according to
some. You sure you want to do your heads?

Mike

On 4/24/08 8:07 PM, "pickle vanagon" <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I'm planning on starting my head job tomorrow.
>
> I did a compression test tonight to get an idea of where I'm at in terms of
> engine wear.  As the cylinders are physically laid out in front of you when
> you're standing behind the engine, I have:
> 150 150
> 170 170
>
> give or take a few psi.  This is an '83 1.9l engine with a little under
> 100,000 miles.  I seem to get pretty good mileage (19mpg combination around
> town, light highway.)
>
> Is this front back difference a bit weird?  I was wondering if the list
> might have some opinions one specific things I should be looking for with
> these numbers when I pull the heads.  (The heads are just coming off because
> of a slow gasket leak).
>
> Thanks very much for any advice,
> Wes
>
> '83 1.9l. westy