2000 ford escort repair a stuck valvecyl 1,2,4 comp. 130 psi plus -- cyl 3---comp 35 psi

2000 FORD ESCORT
142,000 MILES
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DWIGHTHARLAN
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check engine light, diagnostics cyl. 3 plug, wires, etc. -- maybe clogged injector
Nov 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Best do a wet and dry compression test again and come back with the readings-
Nov 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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most likely a bad valve seat which is a common failure. the head will have to come off and checked.

Roy
Nov 15, 2011 at 2:17 PM
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