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by 2yota
Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 83' 3AC with low compression (~140 PSI)
Replies: 8
Views: 2477

Thanks for the info. When I first got the low compression numbers I tried an older tester, but got the same results.

All of the cylinders are reading very close, probably within about ~4 PSI. So, maybe it will be worth fixing this car....some of you seem to offer some hope that it might pass ...
by 2yota
Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:44 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 83' 3AC with low compression (~140 PSI)
Replies: 8
Views: 2477

83' 3AC with low compression (~140 PSI)

Just wanted some advice from the experienced. Just got a 1983 Tercel with tha 3AC motor. Runs uneven (up and down rpm in cycles), probably a vacuum leak?. Has almost no exhaust system remaining too.

I tested compression and got results around 140 PSI, but all cylinders were within a few PSI. I ...