1988 Chevy Corsica

1988 CHEVROLET CORSICA
16,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS2002
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iam pretty sure that the head gasket mite be leaking,how other than by visual inspection can i be sure. compression test.if so whats the pressure i need to hold
Feb 5, 2009 at 8:54 PM
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JDL
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Hello, the general specs say 125--175 psi. Comparing the highest reading to the lowest shouldn't vary more than 15-20 psi.
Feb 10, 2009 at 3:08 AM
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