Rb26 Compression Test Questions

[_GTR_]

Hi Everyone

Just wondering the correct way to do a compression test on a rb26 engine.

Can I just pull the fuel pump fuse out of the car before I start the test, or do you need to start the car then pull the fuse and let the car died out and then start the test?

Also for a wet compression test how much oil do you put in the cylinder?

Do you remove all the spark plugs or just remove the one from the cylinder your testing and leave the rest in?

Edited August 10, 2014 by _GTR_

[Josh080691]

Pull the fuse, take one plug at a time test and reinstall pull the next plug rinse and repeat. As for the oil im not 100%

[Josh080691]

Although i have heard the old teaspoon of oil technique multiple times. Tried a google search?

[XKLABA]

Unplug CAS, that will disable coils and injectors

Remove all plugs and test with throttle wide open

a cap full will be heaps just make sure you get the same amount every time

[_GTR_]

Just finished to compression test:

1: 150

2: 150

3: 150

4: 150

5: 150

6: 145

Thanks for your help guy's

Edited August 10, 2014 by _GTR_

[SiR_RB]

Unplug CAS, that will disable coils and injectors

Remove all plugs and test with throttle wide open

a cap full will be heaps just make sure you get the same amount every time

Exactly how I do my tests, and do it when the engines hot

[iruvyouskyrine]

I have always been told to do it with the throttle open too, not sure if it makes any difference or not. I assume it just makes it easier for the engine to get air to compress.

[KiwiRS4T]

Just finished to compression test:

1: 150

2: 150

3: 150

4: 150

5: 150

6: 145

Thanks for your help guy's

That looks A OK.

[_GTR_]

That test was done cold. I didn't worry about doing a wet test as the compression came back good.

[XKLABA]

Cold is worse case, if cold comes back good its sweet, play on

[iruvyouskyrine]

What's an average amount less for cold results? I know it's hard to say, but just an average amount.