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Originally Posted by cmspaz
If it's a two part compression tester, chances are high that the part the screws into the spark plug threads has an air hose fitting. You just hook up a compressor to that and listen.  |
Even if you could do it that way, relying only on your ear is not the best. You want to be able to know the % loss of your cylinders, and having a proper leakdown gauge will be able to tell you that. It probably isn't a good idea to overpressurize them either, idk. You'd want to regulate that.
It seems that people are not only not getting gems, they're getting cars with potential moderate to serious internal engine issues. Not blaming it on the seller or the buyer, its just unfortunate that these surprise problems come up, and certainly not fun to deal with if you've just purchased the car.
I bought my car for cheap, and while it certainly was not a gem, the engine is sound. Lots of little problems though.