Halfcut compression test numbers

[MWP]

Hi all,

Im looking at buying a 1UZ halfcut (92,000 on the dash odo).
I had the guy selling it do a compression test and this is what he reported:

cyl1 - 180
cyl2 - 155
cyl3 - 155
cyl4 - 145
cyl5 - 140
cyl6 - 145
cyl7 - 150
cyl8 - 155

This is an engine that hasnt be run in who knows how long, and the test was done cold.

Opinions?

[wilbo666]

I've seen some pretty average compression tests out of engines that haven't been run in a long time...I know this is vague and sweeping, just hoping to give you some more info!

But those figures look good to me...the are even across the cyls, with a bit of a question mark over Cyl 1 being higher...

Cheers
Wilbo

[The Real Roadrunner]

tap the buckets to free them up and do a leakdown test on it, that will tell you more about condition.

cheers
linden

[131OWN]

If it is possible to start the engine, run it for a few minutes and once warm give it a few revs then re-test, a leakdown test is better.

I tested a 1j 2 weeks ago that was in a cut, 3 of the pots had between 30 - 50 psi, after we ran it for 10 minuted, we retested, all pots then measured between 190 - 195psi ;-)

[MWP]

Ill push them to see if we can get it running... but i have an idea they wont
They will give me a warranty on it.