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Old 02-07-2010, 08:10 AM
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05 5.4 3v 140k has low compression on #3 cylinder and 1-2-4 on the rt bank are weak. has no engine noise, just cel, rough idle,low on power. what would cause low compression??
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Old 02-07-2010, 08:13 AM
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They are all on the same side so I would check for a possible head gasket problem. Have you done a leak down test?
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just picked up from the dealership.

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i will try and post pics later
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Kinda odd that you had no noise with needing that type of repair.
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