a compression to kill for

Originally posted by ChrisCantSkate
blue means running rich, hence the smell of unburn gas. just wondering, ive never done a compression test myself, but i though you disconnected the spark plug for that cylender and clicked it over a few times without the car on. hrm... either way, a h22 will solve your problems.

yes that is how its done. that is the only method i know of checking the pressure. i dont believe there is ANY other way when you think about it.