I read that other thread and agree that the rocker arm had to break first like we talked about. Also I never said that 30% was what I normally see on an 80,000 mile motor. I normally see 12% to 20% but anything under 30% the cylinder should be fine. On a burned or tuliped valve I see 60% or more. If the valve were bent or the piston broken it would be even higher. It is always good to check against the other cylinders to see where they are at. The bottom line is that 16% is an acceptable leakage. If the cylinder next to it only reads 10,12,13% what difference does it make. Put the rocker arm and push rod in it, fire it up, and drive the shit out of it for another 50,000 miles.
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