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rdlamb · 02-01-2008, 08:40 PM

I'd do a compression test on the engine. The back cylinders wear somewhat more than the front due to increased heat, and decreased water & oil flow. The back cylinders may be up to 10% less compression than the front ones.

If you get less compression, then squirt a little oil into the cylinder and see if the compression goes up. It that happens, you may need an engine rebuild.
Safe travels
Rick

02-01-2008, 08:40 PM	#2
rdlamb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 386	I'd do a compression test on the engine. The back cylinders wear somewhat more than the front due to increased heat, and decreased water & oil flow. The back cylinders may be up to 10% less compression than the front ones. If you get less compression, then squirt a little oil into the cylinder and see if the compression goes up. It that happens, you may need an engine rebuild. Safe travels Rick __________________ Safe Travels Rick 07 TM 40D;ISL 450 Cummins(upgraded). Very happy w/coach Gnarly toad to scoot around. Geocaching, hiking, fishing, National Parks, Civil War sites.