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Hey guys so I got the following on a cold compression test for my rb25det neo 150,000km not much history on services and maintenance as I've only owned the car for 2 months.( I also forgot to have the throttle wide open when doing the compression test) It read:

137

140

139

130

127

130.

 

I've attached20170828_180149.jpg20170828_175747.jpg20170828_175327.jpg20170828_175101.jpg20170828_174801.jpg20170828_173924.jpg some photos. Do I need a rebuild? Had a read around the website and seems the case.

 

Also the check engine light came on before this and I belive it's due to the coil packs being shot. It was under some load in a low gear, then it turned off down the road a little. I also have had a boost issue arise since it won't hit full boost and at 5000rpm this with a abrupt acceleration (no rolling on) it just hits a dead spot. but the power was feeling sluggish in general. However if I roll on it would hold boost but not like it use to. I'm not sure if this is coil packs or a boost leak picking up a friends compressor today. I also found quite a lot of oil in the intercooler so it's not looking to great any advice on the boost issue if other have experience it.

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