Leak down test in South Wales?

Leak down test in South Wales?

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Crempog

Original Poster:

13 posts

159 months

Friday 27th April 2012
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Hi all,

Can anyone recommed somewhere I can get a leak down test done in South Wales (I'm in Cardiff so the closer the better!).

Background - my Mx5 is burning a fair bit of oil, but seemingly only over 4500 rpm (none on startup). However dry/wet compression test was unremarkable with less than 5% varainace between cylinders and increases with wet test ranged from 0-8% only.

Would like to have a better idea of whats wrong before going to the hassle/expense of replacing valve stem seals/head gaskets etc.

Thanks!

PAULJ5555

3,554 posts

182 months

Wednesday 8th August 2012
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Old thread I know.

Did you find anywhere, I need one in cardiff.

Crempog

Original Poster:

13 posts

159 months

Thursday 9th August 2012
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Didn't end up getting one done in the end, as found a cheap replacement engine (that actually works!).

However I spoke to the guys at Cathays Motor Services (http://www.cathaysmotorservices.co.uk/) who said they could do one if required.....

PAULJ5555

3,554 posts

182 months

Thursday 9th August 2012
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Thanks I'll give them a call.