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General => General Technical => Topic started by: japjim on March 11, 2008, 09:22:16 AM

Title: Compression Testing In Hertfordshire
Post by: japjim on March 11, 2008, 09:22:16 AM
Hello,

Can anybody tell me where i can get a compression test done that is local to me or the surrounding areas i.e. north london, i live in Hertfordshire (Hertford)

Thanx

James
Title: Compression Testing In Hertfordshire
Post by: andrewrx7 on March 11, 2008, 12:08:54 PM
Try any Mazda dealer that deals with/services RX8\'s. You must have one or two  in your area?
Title: Compression Testing In Hertfordshire
Post by: D2BBA on March 11, 2008, 12:59:34 PM
Make sure said Mazda dealer knows what they are doing.  When I first bought mine i took it to Mazda, they did a normal compression test that was therefore useless and wouldnt refund my money.  About £70 down the pan, cheers Mazda :(

I\'d stick with the specialists.

Chris
Title: Compression Testing In Hertfordshire
Post by: andrewrx7 on March 11, 2008, 01:13:55 PM
Fair enough point, Chris - maybe I should have been clearer. When I mentioned "services RX8\'s" I meant I\'d expect them to have access to rotary compression testing equipment, and know how to use it. But yes, "experts" should probably be the first port of call, but for a compression test, trained Mazda techs should be able to do it. (Famous last words!? :rollin )
Title: Compression Testing In Hertfordshire
Post by: David Nock (RIP) on March 11, 2008, 04:02:42 PM
Rotechnics in Reading? Haywood Rotary in Newbury? How near?
Title: Compression Testing In Hertfordshire
Post by: civicboy28 on March 11, 2008, 08:00:12 PM
call gates in Bishops stortford they sell rx8\'s and i think a few have rebuilt some Rx8\'s so id expect they could do it.
//www.gatesgroup.co.uk
or call into hertford one and ask them to call for you.