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#1222001 - 04/21/06 04:47 PM
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i need to know asap what the compression on the zetec is supposed to be. i just ran a compression test on mine and it's at 150 140 110 125 so i'm thinking not good. thanks.
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after than, what do i do with the 98 short shifter? do I place it in there like it is?
Stick it in your butt and rotate.
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Ouch. That's not good. You usually want to be within 5-10% of each other. If your highest cyl was 150 then your lowest should be above 135.
I tested mine when I first got it but I can't remember what the readings were. Maybe someone has a manual handy.
Also, did your test all cylinders one way and then back? (Test one through four, put the plugs back in, run it for a few minutes, and then test four to one.) The first cylinder may have had more oil on the cyl walls creating a better seal.
You may also want to borrow a leakdown tester from someone. That way if there is a problem, you can pinpoint it.
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You'd like to see readings greater than 170. 160 is ok, 150 not so good. Anything lower and the engine is telling you something is wrong.
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thanks guys. i'll have to figure out exactly what it needs and fix it.
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by ford zetec2:
after than, what do i do with the 98 short shifter? do I place it in there like it is?
Stick it in your butt and rotate.
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I forgot to ask earlier... Are you burning alot of oil?
Hopefully it's just the rings and there's nothing wrong with the head.
If you get a leakdown tester, then you can determine if its the piston rings, intake valves, or exhaust valves.
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Edited by ButtonPuncher (04/26/06 03:22 PM)
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it's not burning a lot, but it doesn't smell right. almost a rich smell.
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by ford zetec2:
after than, what do i do with the 98 short shifter? do I place it in there like it is?
Stick it in your butt and rotate.
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That can also be bad. If the O2 sensors are shot, it can run rich. Running excessively rich thins out your oil. Thin oil leads to premature wear. Premature wear=bad compression. 
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that started right after the incident(see old post "oops"). so i'll have to check those as well. i'll keep everybody posted.
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by ford zetec2:
after than, what do i do with the 98 short shifter? do I place it in there like it is?
Stick it in your butt and rotate.
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