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by cs_
Thu Mar 24, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Lotus Esprit with low compression
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Re: Lotus Esprit with low compression

Hello MrBlonde, thanks for the picture it does a good job showing the loss. you mentioned both cylinders show leaks? could you share what you see for us others? Both cylinders are showing a loss but since we have three cylinders that are balanced I would be willing to assume the amount on cyl #3 to ...
by cs_
Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Lotus Esprit with low compression
Replies: 40
Views: 93274

Re: Lotus Esprit with low compression

Hi Alan, I believe the compression loss can be seen in the cranking waveforms you provided. The area of interest is the amount of pressure before EVO on the compression stroke. Notice that on cylinder 4 there is -8.8psi and cylinder #3 is -5.5psi. Both cylinders are showing some leakage but cyl #4 i...