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Subject:Re: Compression test - cold engine or warm engine?
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Sun, 2 Jun 2013 08:22:46 -0400
Engine should be warm. You want the oil splashed around so the rings can
seal. For the best diagnostics you also want to do a leak down test. The two
results together can give you a lot more information.

Dennis

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Todd Last
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 1:00 AM
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Subject: Compression test - cold engine or warm engine?

What is the consensus on taking a compression test? With the engine cold or
warm?

Todd
'88 Westy