Low Compression! HELP!

[n0va91TSI]

I checked my pressures today and I have a cylinder raeding 145 instead of 165. Did a wet compression check and got like 200psi. I think thats means its not the rings but what else could it be. The spark pulg wasnt more black than the others also. ANy ideas?!?!

 

[psychlow]

If it went up that much on a wet test, it probably is your rings. But, 145 is well within the service limits for 1G's.....

 

[n0va91TSI]

how big a deal is it to have 145 in a cylinder? Am I losing horse power? SHould I get it fixed?

 

[Defiant]

It's more the difference between cylinders, not the value.

If it came up with a wet test, that is usually rings.

 

[n0va91TSI]

Is this going to forever hinder me? Cuz im planning on many upgrades soon.

 

[GSXanimal]

Like defiant said the closer the readings between all of them the better.