This weekend my mechanic performed a leak-down test on the Avanti. Seven of the cylinders turned out real good (94 or higher with 100 being perfect). The #5 cylinder would not read at all, the air was just blowing out the exhaust. Our first guess (and hope) is that there's a bit of carbon that broke loose and is blocking open the valve. Neither of us recall the car "missing" previously. Been a couple of years since the car was on the road versus merely running in his shop, so we figure the first thing would be to drive it and see if it blows itself out. The old trick of dribbling water down the carb to break up carbon also comes to mind.
Anyone had success with the water technique or some other remedy to try before opening things up?
Thanks in advance...
Chris Collins
63 Avanti R-2
66 Cruiser
Anyone had success with the water technique or some other remedy to try before opening things up?
Thanks in advance...
Chris Collins
63 Avanti R-2
66 Cruiser
Comment