Absolutly, I intend to have the mechanic do a compression test first.

Thanks,
Tony

On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Compression and leak down test should usually be the first course in these
> diagnostic situations. Valve adjustments are not a fix by themselves. If
> the
> valves show signs of leakage another repair is most likely needed.
>
> Dennis

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