Leak down /compression test

Thanks, guys

As far as the leak down test results go, I'm not sure I fully understand. Are they going to tell me at the salvage yard if it is, say, 25%, where the leak is coming from? I am likely not going to be able to be there for the test.

Kelly,
Thanks for the reply to the questions I asked in the "private messages" section. I didn't see your reply 'til after I posted this thread. I think it would be useful to copy /paste it here. I know you have gone over this subject before, but it may likely be very useful for others, too.

Hopefully they will. If they don't ask them where the leakdown is going. The tell-tales of a leak-down test are not only the numbers but where the air is leaking past. The dipstick means passed the rings (normal). The intake or carb=passed the Intake valves, and out the exhaust means passed the exhaust valves.

If you buy a L-D testor I recommend the OTC ($45). It's a handy tool.