Compression/leakdown testing
Does anyone have a recommended place to have these tests done? I'm considering a power adder and would like to see how healthy the '90's engine is before spending any more time thinking about the possibility.
'90 "LE" available for purchase soon
2008.5 CWP MS3: JBR 70d trilogy engine mounts, short throw shifter & shift plate bushings; AST 4100 w/ 400lb springs f/r; JRZ camber plates
I don't own the tools for it, but it is really easy to test. Your options are:Originally Posted by juxt3r
Go to Harbor Freight and buy cheap compression/leakdown kit.
Get in touch with Gary at Trackdog Racing. If memory serves me, he has these tools.
Go to any local performance shop. There will be a fee involved.
Give me the fee that you would otherwise give the local shop. I will use it to help pay for the tools (I would like to own them) and I'll test your car for you.
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Link for differential compression testers.
Linkie
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I think the Haynes manual has compression/leakdown specs in it, and as for the equipment and/or someone to do it, I think our pal Curtis has the stuff...
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Stevan Boyd has the stuff, www.miatasolutions.com
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I'm going to Harbor Freight this afternoon to check out the parking lot sale. If they are on sale, I might pick them up.
if you want to pay someone to do it, the PM me for a guy's name
he does a lot of mechanic work on Miatas at his house for extra money
he did my car, then after it proved healthy, I had him do the timing belt stuff
don't know what he would charge just for compression and leak down because he did a bunch of stuff for me
he's in Justin off 407
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2003 Z06 -- Not a Miata, but 3200# and 400 RWHP is fun
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One in the same.
[sarcasm]Hey, I bet Rogue would do it very reasonably. [/sarcasm]
But in all honesty, Steven Boyd has a real good reputation.
Last edited by Radio-Active; 10-07-2007 at 03:35 PM.
05 MX-5 Mazdaspeed #1024 Titanium Gray Mica
Curtis is totally burned out on cars right now that he's putting off his MGB GT project for a few months. That rather caught me by surprise!
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! Bo, I'll likely be in touch in a couple of weeks. You're considerably closer than *gulp* Justin.
'90 "LE" available for purchase soon
2008.5 CWP MS3: JBR 70d trilogy engine mounts, short throw shifter & shift plate bushings; AST 4100 w/ 400lb springs f/r; JRZ camber plates
nope, guys name is Nick
2009 MX-5 STR and track toy
2003 Z06 -- Not a Miata, but 3200# and 400 RWHP is fun
OTM -- 2012 Sierra, 2016 Impala (Appliances)
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