[Caezar75]

on a car that is turbo charged (88 lebaron) can bad cam timing cause low compression? i am running @ 90 of a needed 135PSI before boost. I redid the head gasket before i knew jack about cars 2 years ago...and after that is when i got the bad compression...the rings are great so it is either the head gasket or the timing....I just redid the headgasket this week now that i know what the **** i am doing...i checked all the valves and the are straight and hold water for a test. anyway thanks for the help.......

Jon


bye bye Lebaron to buy parts for the Z heheheheheheh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So i need to fix the SOB'n Lemon

 

[2400cc]

If the exhaust valves begin to open before the piston reaches the top, you will certainly loose compression. Same thing if the intake valves are open too long.

 

[toms78zxt]

If the cam is installed retarded it will lower the cranking compression. Retarded cam timing will also reduce low end torque.