Bob -
Why not just do the leakdown test with the car in neutral and not
worry about whether the car moves or not (or will the engine spin in
that case)?
Thanks,
Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert M. Lang <lang@isis.mit.edu>
> Note: when you pressurize the cylinder, you may need an assistant to
hold
> the brake pedal down FIRMLY (with the car in gear) or the motor will
> rotate to the bottom of the stroke on the cylinder being tested.
READ -
> THE CAR CAN ROLL WITH THIS FORCE. Please exercise caution when
performing
> a leakdown test.
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