Compression testing -

[HYCLE]

Here is a link to building and using a leakdown tester. Tester"

 

[dcarver]

Here is a link to building and using a leakdown tester. Tester"

Excellent link, Mike, thanks bud! I need a leak down tester.. so many internal combustion engines on the ranch.. of course I might find they *all* need work!

 

[RaYzerman19]

Sorry, I must have missed something earlier.... if you have significant coolant in your oil, don't run it as it does damage bearings quickly. But, if a blown head gasket is suspected, pressurizing the cylinders with compressed air will probably result in bubbles in the radiator, which will confirm a blown head gasket. I vote for the home grown leakdown tester Hycle mentions. Doesn't have to be complicated if your compressor can be regulated to 100 psi (or 90, or even 80), just do the grease hose part.... all you're looking for is bubbles at this point, pressure or leakdown rate is unimportant. If no bubbles, then time to get more scientific.

 

[beemerdons]

226,000 miles ya bastage. That's what I can get out of an FJR without catastrophic damage and 'Oh, the DRAMA' you seem to incur on a regular basis.

No hugs, no kisses, just.........

:finger:

Jeesh, that's harsh, :huh: Flipper! :rofl:

Yah know, if you wouldn't crash them bikes maybe you could more miles out of them!

..and no hugs, no kisses?

You've left me for Fairlaner? :wub:

Don, as one of your very best friends, I really hate to break this sad and sorry news to you: SkooterG has been cheating on you with Fairlaner for many, many years now! jes' sayin' and nuff' said!

 

[dcarver]

all you're looking for is bubbles at this point, pressure or leakdown rate is unimportant. If no bubbles, then time to get more scientific.

Great thought.. I might have to try this..