1969 Chevy Nova leaking compression

1969 CHEVROLET NOVA
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1969 Chevy Nova V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

how would i fix a head that is leaking compression from the number 4 spark plug hole on my small block 350?
Apr 27, 2010 at 8:56 PM
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Hi there,

if you have a compression leak at the spark plug hole, i would be thinking that there is a crack you will need to get a crack test done to determine if this is so.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 28, 2010 at 2:08 AM
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