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07-31-2009, 11:58 PM

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what is the usual compression for a 1995 sohc? i did atest and it had 180 on all 4

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08-01-2009, 12:55 AM

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Thats excellent, with my rebuilt SOHC I got 160-165 and I believe the Haynes says 100 or below is not good.

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08-03-2009, 01:10 AM

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yep 180 is good before i screwed a rod i had 180-195

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08-03-2009, 12:51 PM

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direct compression test is 195-190psi. depending if its DOHC or SOHC

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08-04-2009, 10:57 AM

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sohc and by direct do u mean the hose u screw in to the spark plug socket?

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08-06-2009, 10:31 AM

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by direct do u mean the hose u screw in to the spark plug socket?

you could say that. seeing as youll need an air compressior to do the other comp test

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