[ROVERNET - UK] I need the wisdom of RoverNet!

[Ron Venter]

At 07:18 AM 06-08-21, Steve D wrote:

>" ...............
>I forgot to try putting some oil in the bores to see if the lower 
>compression is piston rings or valve seating related. Task for one 
>evening this week or next weekend.
    ......................."

Steve,
         Yes, but don't forget that the combustion chambers are in 
the tops of the pistons. If you get oil into these you will raise the 
compression ratio and get a higher pressure reading without 
necessarily having sealed the rings.
                                                 Regards,
                                                         Ron V.