1994 Thunderbird

1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD
140,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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MROLAND
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1994 t'bird w/4.6L engine has no compression on #5 cylinder. what's the most common problem?
Aug 8, 2011 at 10:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Valves, Rings and cylinder wear on it-time for a rebuld/overhaul
Aug 8, 2011 at 10:31 PM
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CADIEMAN
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run a wet test on the cylinder.squirt some oil in the cylinder.check the compression if it reads the rings are shot if still nothing you have a valve problem.then youll have to pull that head to inspect.
Aug 8, 2011 at 10:44 PM