ls/vtec compression test issues

[spooncb7]

okay so i put my head and block together and tried to do a compression test by hand turning it and can only get the gauge up to 60 psi, only the head and block are mounted, the timing belt isnt hooked up and i am turning it over by hand

[oemwh0r3]

You should really have the belt on, it is what controls the opening and closing of the valves.. without that you won't even come close to getting a proper compression reading.

[spooncb7]

You should really have the belt on, it is what controls the opening and closing of the valves.. without that you won't even come close to getting a proper compression reading.

okay thats what i thought, i got scared for a second, thanks

[civic h22]

i think your engine is interference engine and by turning the crank and cams seperately can actually bend your valves!i hope i am wrong on this one man good luck .

[ryz252003]

lol it is an interference engine but hes not gonna bend anything turning it by hand

[JDM 860]

lol yea u deff need the belt on... car should b on to get good results..