

| Subject: | Re: Engine Advice Needed |
| From: | SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) |
| Date: | Sat, 24 May 2014 16:49:54 -1000 |
I would not drive much at all with a weak cylinder like that. no matter what...operating with something out of spec like that contributes to Even More wear wear on the engine. I would do a leak-down test next , to get an idea if it's more valves or rings .. and take the appropiate repair action. ( not that it shouldn't have a cleaned up crankshaft and new bearings at these total miles anyway ....they do just 'let go' I see here and there. That is strangely 'good' oil pressure. I would expect about 15 psi max , fully warm, at idle, with 20W50. Got 80 weight in it ..or ? ) Scott On 5/24/2014 6:30 AM, Loren Busch wrote: > In a '90 Westy, stock 2.1L WBX with 185k miles, auto tranny > > Recent compression test is 150, 145, 135, 70. Number one is 70. > So, two questions. > How long can I drive with this condition before I have major problems? > And second, what is my best solution to this. > BTW, oil pressure is good, 60 psi at idle warm. >
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