I checked my compression its 210psi?? whats the spec for the 225? Also was wondering

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Sep 21, 2001 | 06:58 PM

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I checked my compression its 210psi?? whats the spec for the 225? Also was wondering

If anybody knows how to get the colant temp displayed on climate controls.....after the great meltdown its still runnin alittle hot after the rebuild...its about 2mms past 12 oclock on the dial thanks.

Sep 21, 2001 | 07:11 PM

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coolant temp trick

I bookmarked this post from a while ago. I've never tried it. Good Luck!<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/292097.phtml">the trick</a></li></ul>

Sep 21, 2001 | 07:36 PM

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thnks..... tryin to figure out if meltdown number two is coming up

Sep 21, 2001 | 07:43 PM

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Re: I checked my compression its 210psi?? whats the spec for the 225? Also was wondering

is the coolant neon pink [bright]?if it is try diluting it with water,it should be 60% water,40% coolant,any stronger it will run hot

Sep 22, 2001 | 06:01 AM

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The compression spec on a gasoline engine is usually around 150 psi.

My temp needle goes over to the first line to the right of 12 o'clock when I'm in stop-and-go traffic. I've considered it to be normal, but I can see why you'd be concerned.