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[quote=”dtidman” post=165647]I’m a DIYer, but I use Smith and Wesson Elite based on recommendations I got in the Tools section of the forum. I really like them, the sit close and may even have a small bit of magnification.[/quote]
Sound sweet. Are they clear or tinted?
Stay Safe,
Cloud[quote=”KuyaAlfie” post=165653]Thank you for your reply! I really appreciate it very much.[/quote]
Your welcome.[quote=”KuyaAlfie” post=165653]I haven’t had the opportunity to pull the spark plug yet. I’ve been busier than normal with work. I’m new to working on cars and this is the perfect opportunity for me because this is my first project car.[/quote]
Just so you know, you don’t see it in Eric’s vids (edited out?), but I have found that every car I work on requires a small blood offering :unsure:[quote=”KuyaAlfie” post=165653]I was also going to perform a compression check across all just to be sure.[/quote]
A compression check will tell you if-
1) The head gasket is leaking
2) The valves are seating properly
3) The Cylinder is having problems:
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A. Piston rings (either worn, or if the cylinder walls are within spec, and rings were recently replaced, they may have not been
staggered from each other and allowing “blow by” (this is why Eric recommends replacement, not rebuild.
One error and your have to tear it all the way down again).
B. Cylinder walls are worn beyond specifications (new cylinder sleeves will have to be installed (not fun).[/ol]
Best of Luck,
CloudHello,
You have not said if you pulled the spark plug and determined if the plug is old fouled.
In the video I hear something that “just doesn’t sound right” (a miss on #1 cylinder?).Check the plug, either by removing it and looking, OR
(as Eric has shown in his vid) by grounding the #1 spark-plug wire.
If the engine idle doesn’t change then #1 isn’t firing.If the plug is oil soaked, either clean it or replace it (to determine if the oil leak is “in the cylinder” or from another source (yeah, Eric has a vid about that as well).
If #1 plug gets “soaked” again after cleaning or replacing, then you have oil entering the cylinder and as stated by Eric (oil is entering through the valve seals or the piston rings, or both. Typically engines wear evenly throughout).
This is just MY opinion, and I am replying because no one else has.
Best of luck,
Cloud