V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

compression test.

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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 05:35 AM
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Ok, gona do a compression test today. I've been looking around on the net but can't seem to find out how much pressure I'm lookin for on my2000 v6 3.8L Anybody know?
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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For the compression check you need to make sure that each cylinder is within 15 psi of each other with a minimum of 100 psi.
Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Ok thanx brent
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