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Old 02-18-2007, 05:10 PM   #4
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Re: Changing valve seals using air chuck: If I have air leaks are the heads toast?

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Originally Posted by 84_4x4 View Post
to do a cylinder leakage test make sure its TDC of the compression stroke and then if it leaks out exhaust or intake you need new valves or new valve seats
Anywhere on the compression stroke the valves will be closed.
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