General engine questions/issues that aren't specific to the other categories
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By DontHateonEG8
#116543 Got a question. my friend got a b20vtec and he wanted to know if he can do a compression test when the engine is pulled out? we did one on his old b18 engine while he had the engine in, but what about when its out?
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By d-mon
#116872 sorry, fo a compression test to be accurate, the engine must be at operating temp.



wait! how big is your microwave?
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By DontHateonEG8
#116901 ^^ haha, thats a good one. thanks for help.
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By ChicagoMike
#116904 Just rig some leads to the starter. Keep the throttle at WOT. Keep in mind that a cold engine will have lower compression than a warm engine. Just look for variation.