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06-13-2020, 12:50 PM

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tech

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A Mechanic should be able to tell if low compression is from valves or rings did he test to see what is causing the low compression ?

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06-13-2020, 01:19 PM

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A Mechanic should be able to tell if low compression is from valves or rings did he test to see what is causing the low compression ?

no he just said low compression in 3-4 cylinders

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06-13-2020, 01:27 PM

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Did they install the head for you ? Because when it is two cylinders next to each other it also can be a head gasket if the gasket was damaged when it was installed .the compression can leak to the next cylinder if the head gasket is not sealing .

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06-13-2020, 03:51 PM

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yeah I’ve thought of this route for the money savings and the experience but I didn’t buy this Jeep as a project, I’ve only had it a month and a half and have put maybe 50 miles on it. I got ripped off and now I just want it to be done so I can drive it already.

How much did you pay for it, and how is the rest of the vehicle? $3500 is at or above blue book.