97 gsi high compression on 717 motor

[hypersniper2010]

well i ran a compression test on my $400.00 ski today. its a 97 gsi with a 717 motor. both cylinders were right around 170psi. thats kinda high isnt it. this is supposed to be a stock motor the guy said he put some fogging oil in the holes before he stored it and lost the dess lanyard. waiting to get a new lanyard programed. dealer wont touch an unregistered ski so i have a guy who will do it for me for $100.00 on the side. but back to the compression.... any input?anything else i can check while i wait for my new lanyard ?

 

[Chrisazo1]

The oil in the cylinders will raise the compression. After you get it running and clear out the fogging oil, take new readings.

 

[Dennis]

I'm with Chrisazo1. Just a little bit of oil can raise the compression 20 psi.

 

[hypersniper2010]

well thats good to know. there seemed to be some oil in there but it was a slight milky white which kinda freaked me out. i mean i only paid $400.00 for it but it really cleaned up nice inside and out.