Pinto Compression

[dandan62]

I have just done a compression test and cylinders 1,2,4 are all around 170. Number 4 is 190. Do I need to worry? Car is new to me so I don't have much history and don't think its ever had a rebuild and not much clue on the mileage. It's the 1.6 so lacks some uummph but seems to run ok. Not too worried about that for now as my son will be driving it soon!

[theduck]

Compassion levels sound ok to me.

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Not too far away, might be worth checking the valve clearances and doing another test.

[maccavvy]

did you do with a wide open throttle.. and as mentioned check valve clearances..sounds ok though

[chris n]

+1 on what Ian said.

It may not be an unleaded head so the vales seats may have a bit of wear

[Guest 2b cruising]

+1 with above.

Also possible slightly higher on 1 cylinder because of slight dampness

If the tappets are done and it runs well without white or blue smoke just ignore it.

[dandan62]

Thanks everyone. Yes valve clearances all done but still sounds a bit tappetty. Typo as it was number 3 at 190. Didn't do it with wide open throttle though. Sounds like not much to worry about as there's no smoke. Cheers all. Loving this club! Coming to Stoneliegh so see you there.