PPI - Compression and Leakdown Test for Rebuilt Engine

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07-10-2009 | 12:39 AM

e9stibi

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PPI - Compression and Leakdown Test for Rebuilt Engine

Hi - would you recommend a compression and leakdown test for a non-turbo 993 that has been recently got the engine rebuilt by a reputable shop?

Thanks for opinions.

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07-10-2009 | 12:43 AM

matt777

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It would be a good baseline and would tell you if the rings have seated and if the valve job was good. Why not?

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07-10-2009 | 12:43 AM

lthatch

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Yep. Just budget it into your cost of acquisition and ownership of an 11-plus year old machine.

Last edited by lthatch; 07-10-2009 at 12:44 AM. Reason: cuz

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