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Old 10-24-2006, 09:22 AM
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Re: When doing a leak-down Test How much Pressure

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Originally Posted by GTP Dad
You shouldn't need more than 75 to 100 psi to do your test. You can easily do that with a compressed air tank since it won't take much volume. Actually if you have a burnt valve you will hear the leak immediatly and probably won't build pressure anyway. Leakdown for rings will take a little more time and air.
Thank-you for the info, I will try what you suggested. I also found the following link. Great info if you are diagnosing an engine.

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...ter/index.html
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