Should I do a compression or leakdown text or nothing?
#1
TECH Apprentice
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Should I do a compression or leakdown text or nothing?
I am getting everything together for my ls swap. I have a 2006 L33 that I bought through carpart.com that I was told had about 60,000 miles on it. This was about 2 years ago so if something is wrong, I don't have much recourse.
I have no reason to think the engine is not healthy or that it has different mileage. Before swapping the cam and some other stuff, should I even do a compression or leakdown test? I had read that the engine needs to be warm to get accurate readings. I won't be able to start it for a while. What does everyone think?
I have no reason to think the engine is not healthy or that it has different mileage. Before swapping the cam and some other stuff, should I even do a compression or leakdown test? I had read that the engine needs to be warm to get accurate readings. I won't be able to start it for a while. What does everyone think?
#2
ModSquad
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Personally I’d pull the valve covers and take a look. You’ll see right away if it’s clean or not, meaning low mileage. If it’s clean, I’d not worry about the tests right now. Prolly been sitting so long that the tests won’t be accurate anyway.