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Dec 3, 2008 | 09:55 AM

top99sir

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Low Compression

hey guys I gots low compression is one cylinder on my B16A2. I was wondering if you think a problem with the VTEC system could cause this only in one cylinder?

Dec 3, 2008 | 10:01 AM

V8DIET

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Could be valves or a ring. does it burn any oil?

Dec 3, 2008 | 10:10 AM

top99sir

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ya its burning oil like a bitch. I am certain its a ring I was just hoping somone could come up with a idea that makes perfect scence thats alot cheeper to fix. if its a ring Im looking at a short block re-build

Dec 3, 2008 | 10:21 AM

V8DIET

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Yup that's what it sounds like. If you want to sell the motor and trans let me know. lol I've done a few rebuilds on those and they're not bad.

Dec 3, 2008 | 10:27 AM

RonJ

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Originally Posted by top99sir

Have you done a wet versus dry compression test to determine whether the piston ring is bad? If not, you could have a bad head gasket or valve/valve seal. Do a leak down test to distinguish these possibilities.

http://www.geocities.com/dsmgrrrl/FAQs/leakdown.htm