Oren wrote:
On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:36:49 -0700 (PDT), Manjo
wrote:
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so I had to use a standard cylinder compression tester. I got
consistent readings of 74 psi ...

If you did have a leak at the head gasket; you might hear a slight
whistle sound with the engine running. A blown gasket and I doubt the
engine would run, as the power combustion goes out the passage/leak.

A "blown" gasket wouldn't give 75 psi, either...

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