High idle issue

Tiny
NEIL SHEEHAN
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Also, as I said, the rear 02 sensor was reading rich because it was nearly matching the front o2 sensor voltages. So, not lean but rich, which is what's throwing me for a loop. But maybe I'm thinking it wrong and getting confused.
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Saturday, November 12th, 2016 AT 1:32 PM
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KEN L
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It could be the rear sensor is a little off and needs to be replaced, but before doing that do the leak down test to see if any intake valves are leaking.
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Sunday, November 13th, 2016 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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I didn't have access to a leak down tool but did a similar test. Compression was 125 on cylinder 1 compared to 160-175 on the others. I used an air compressor and the hose from my tester and aired up cylinder 1 at TDC, all valves were leaking and held zero pressure. One time out of ten I got enough pressure to build to leak out and close the intake valves but exhaust side was still leaking. Lol. So sticking valves. I left a half a can of seafoam in there overnight and retested. Better compression at 150, but valves are still sticking partially open. I did an "italian tune-up" and ran it at high rpm after and successfully burned up some of the buildup as my idle improved but it's still elevated and unsteady. So, she needs a valve job.
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 AT 1:07 PM
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Yep, that's what I thought it could be, let me know once the job is complete so it will help others.
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 AT 2:44 PM

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