I had tried that stuff on my ex-wifes Nissan years ago. It did work a little
bit...nothing substantial though.
- Bernd
> I wonder if that Restore stuff you buy as an oil that coats the cylinders
> actually restores you compression? Has any one tried it an then tested it?
>
>
>
>
> "Doug Myers" <dougmyers@starpower.net> on 06/26/2001 04:26:46 PM
>
> Please respond to dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> cc: (bcc: Anthony Gonatas/KS/ARS/US/AON)
>
> Subject: Re: DML: This could be bad
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I checked it because it has developed a low speed miss. I was not happy
> with what I found. I'm pretty sure its burnt valves, caused by running lean.
> I considering swapping heads or just building a 360 for it.
>
> --
> Doug Myers
> -------------
> '99 Dakota RC/SB 5.2L/5-speed/3.92SG
> K&N Gen II, B&F Billet TB, Hughes Stage 1 Intake, 180 T-stat,
> MP cam, MP headers, MP catback, MP plug wires, Accel Supercoil,
> Custom Computer by Ron Zimmer, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
>
> > What prompted you to check the pressure? Is it running badly, burning oil,
> oil
> > deposits on the plugs, loss in power? I not sure why the rear ones go out
> first,
> > more heat in the rear of the engine causes accelerated wear in the rear
> > cylinders?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Doug Myers" <dougmyers@starpower.net> on 06/26/2001 11:53:19 AM
> >
> > Please respond to dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > cc: (bcc: Anthony Gonatas/KS/ARS/US/AON)
> >
> > Subject: DML: This could be bad
> >
> >
> >
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I did a compression check of my engine this morning and all the
> > cylinders are showing 180-185 psi except for #4 and #8 which are showing
> 160
> > psi. The truck just hit 38,000 miles so its out of warranty. Any
> > suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Doug Myers
> > -------------
> > '99 Dakota RC/SB 5.2L/5-speed/3.92SG
> > K&N Gen II, B&F Billet TB, Hughes Stage 1 Intake, 180 T-stat,
> > MP cam, MP headers, MP catback, MP plug wires, Accel Supercoil,
> > Custom Computer by Ron Zimmer, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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