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1994 Toyota Tercel Low compression, how much to replace rings

Tiny
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  • 1994 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,972 MILES
1994 Toyota Tercel mileage: 128,972. A year ago I had a valve job done on my car. A year later some rough driving. Took the car to two different places told I needed another valve job. Took the car back to the place that did the valve job, valves are fine. Mechanic told me #4 compression 220 #2 compressions 75. States I need the rings to be replaced parts $140 labor $650. Sound reasonable? States the cleaned everything started the car and oil got on the spark plugs again. Sound like a ring job? Reasonable rate?
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Thursday, October 14th, 2010 AT 4:55 PM

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Tiny
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First off, the numbers for the compression check are confusing. The best way to tell if you need another valve job or the rings replaced is by doing a cylinder leak down test.
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