i was at 70... shifted 3 -> 2.... any major damage?... i drove for a little bit after and the engine seemed to be running as smooth as it ever did...... i wasnt redlining 3rd... cant believe i made this mistake.. uck

 

I don't think the damage can be confirmed from what you have said without peeking in the motor. If you were lucky, your clutch slipped and the clutch didn't over-rev your motor. But since you said it still drives, I don't think there's damage to your engine.

-Johnny

 

oh yea... actually i noticed i put it into 2nd.... as the tach was creeping up to the redline i was trying to process as fast as i can... i saw the red and i was already in the middle of putting it into neutral.... i would say it was in gear for .2 to .3 seconds

 

 

do a compression and leakdown test just to be sure.

 

what does a leakdown test test?

 

Basically checks to make sure you aren't losing excessive air pressure from the cylinder combustion chamber. Each engine produced has numbers specific to it indicating a healthy seal. I believe that the leakdown test tests piston ring seal (or lack thereof) as well as valve seal / valve guide seal (and again, or lack thereof).

Is a leakdown test and compression check synonomous with each other?