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Title: Low Compression Quick Fix
Post by: 500bhp on April 27, 2006, 22:48:27

I know Holts Piston Seal is only really a tempory/quick fix, but has anyone actually used it with any success in there engine......thanks

Title: Low Compression Quick Fix
Post by: drmike on April 28, 2006, 19:27:09

I used it to restore compression on my old 2.25 petrol engine and boy did it make a big difefrence. Doesn't work on all engines and in particular not the V8 unless you take the head off.

Mike

Title: Re: Low Compression Quick Fix
Post by: wing nut on April 28, 2006, 21:05:23

Quote from: "500bhp"

I know Holts Piston Seal is only really a tempory/quick fix, but has anyone actually used it with any success in there engine......thanks

reading it quick i thought you said holsten pils :lol:  :lol:

Title: Low Compression Quick Fix
Post by: 500bhp on April 29, 2006, 09:33:48

Hi Mike, how long did the improvment last for ? and is it complicated to intall ?

Title: Low Compression Quick Fix
Post by: drmike on April 29, 2006, 18:08:40

Dead easy to use - just read the instructions. But the piston head must be the right shape - domed ideally and not indented like a V8 piston head.

As I recall you just squeeze the rubbery goo down the spark plug hole and then either leave it or idle the engine but the instructions are very clear. There was something about running it in gently for 50 miles.

As for how long it lasts I don't know as I didn't do many miles anyway and sold the LR shortly afterwards. But certainly OK for six months. I think it's meant to be OK for 5,000 miles or so.

Holts have a tech support line that are helpful as I recall.

Again as I recall the instructions are inside the box so probably best to ask if you can open it up and read them before buying.

Mike