Engines are not idiot-proof tho. They need TLC and owners need common sense. Sounds like you need a wet/dry compression + leakdown test to determine if it's the rings or the valves that are leaking. Good luck. Look up post by Larry (SP) talking about rebuilding the stock bottom end to make it bulletproof for approx $3000. Good luck.
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Some gauges are not accurate at ALL, AMHIK. I'd try with another gauge and see how it is. At least they are all consistant, which is a good sign. Look at it this way, the less compression, the more boost you can run 
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I agree with Grant. I did a compression check with a couple of guys on my car over the weekend and #5 came back low. I was bummin. Anyway, I went out and purchased my own gauge and followed the instructions on MKIV.com. (my manuals are on the way) Your car should be at operating tempratures before taking any readings, there are also some sensors that you need to disconnect. Anyway, with my own gauges I was able to measure pretty much the same thing the dealer said they measured when I purchased my car. My car was abused and has 81K miles on it. The lowest number was 148psi and the highest was 155psi.Originally posted by Grant:
<STRONG>Some gauges are not accurate at ALL, AMHIK. I'd try with another gauge and see how it is. At least they are all consistant, which is a good sign. Look at it this way, the less compression, the more boost you can run
I paid $60.00 for my gauge and it was worth every penny
[ April 18, 2001: Message edited by: Melvin ]
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