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Old 01-29-2007, 01:39 PM
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did a compression test last night, and cylinder #7 was about 60-80, and with the wet test it was 120. Figured the rings are bad on #7 but im going to do a few more tests...deciding about taking it to a shop to have them rebuild it, or just do it myself?

would just like some imput from anyone whoever went through the process of replacing piston rings
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ttt...anyone??
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Just rebuild the whole block with forged parts while your in there.
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try using a Cyl Leak Down tester.. and that way you can detect what is bad.. Rings, Valve Seal, Valve.. etc..
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