payydg
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Thinking of doing a compression test to my 200tdi defender.
To be honest I'm just doing it because I'm relatively new to mechanics and I've now got a fair idea about the rest of the vehicle so now its time to move onto the engine and learn some new skills.
Theres nothing wrong with the engine, it runs sweet as can be expected. I guess my question is will a compression test help pick up problems that aren't yet apparent. Or is it the case that if it was down on compression this would be symptomatic in other ways?
Also, any recommendations for kits that are reasonably reliable and not too costly?
Ta
Dave
To be honest I'm just doing it because I'm relatively new to mechanics and I've now got a fair idea about the rest of the vehicle so now its time to move onto the engine and learn some new skills.
Theres nothing wrong with the engine, it runs sweet as can be expected. I guess my question is will a compression test help pick up problems that aren't yet apparent. Or is it the case that if it was down on compression this would be symptomatic in other ways?
Also, any recommendations for kits that are reasonably reliable and not too costly?
Ta
Dave
