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• Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 16:44:36 -0400
  ...The engine is strong, compression is at manufacturers specifications; 130, 130, 125, 130. According to Bentley, the requirements for a new engine are 131...
• Re: new diesel - - one cylinder, no compression
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 12:58:40 -0500
  ...new diesel - - one cylinder, no compression After just 10K miles on my new 1.6 litre TD engine, I find that it began running...
• Re: your mail
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:17:51 -0500
  There is nothing wrong with the compression. No chance that the cam is warn, and causing this. It is possible you put the cam...
• Re: .01 Main Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 10:18:11 EST
  ...The results would be to increase the displacement AND increase the compression ratio slightly. �If you combine some other basic performance improvements you could...
• Re: Porsche Engine? - Not Exactly!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 21:14:08 EST
  I would check the compression on the engine (or take it to a shop that can). This would give you an idea of the...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:19:34 -0700
  ...But of course, it's a compression fitting. Thanks! Neil. On 7/24/07, Richard A Jones <jones@colorado.edu> wrote: > > And on a...
• Leakdown, Compression & Light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 19:59:03 -0600
  ...leaking down. Leakdown Test, tips and tricks before I attempt myself. Compression, all cylinders at 120? Light Wiring: Year ago April, I was on...
• Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:49:34 -0400
  With those compression numbers, a leak down test is definitely in order. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: 86 westy overheating issue
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:50:07 -0700
  ...The compression test may look good because if the >> gasket is leaking into the coolant that mean the compression is backed >> up by the...
• Re: '86 Valve job question - details
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 16:31:52 -0400
  ...Is there any chance that running ATF in the motor might in itself require a compression check afterwards?? This sounds a bit like a...
• Re: New heads?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:57:55 -0800
  ...If you are up in miles and or have less than favorable compression, oil pressure, etc, then this may not be a bad stop...
• Re: Compression check procedure question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:11:16 -0400
  ...jonathan On Sun, 19 Sep 2004, Lee Kouns wrote: > Hi Listees, > In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1...
• Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:55:15 -0400
  ...Toward the bottom of the page in the following link, Ken Lewis talks about the effect on Compression Ratios Using 1.9L Heads on...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:17:00 -0700
  ...The compression did read higher after squirting some oil into the spark plug hole. But the oil reduced the volume of the combustion chamber...
• Re: Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 09:50:57 -0500
  ...As for a compression leak: there is only two reason for this. One is a crack in the head. Make sure the machine shop...
• Re: lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:10:49 -0400
  ...thanks Jonce >>> >>>>You did a compression test after it sat on a crate for 2 years, and it >>>>had up to 170 lbs. compression...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 14:18:25 -0700
  ...I will report back probably a few weeks later when I checked the compression again. David --- benoit <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote: > HI, i have...
• Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:13:32 -0400
  Hi Folks, Did a compression check today, and need some help finding what these numbers really mean. Here's the results: Cylinder #1: 125...
• 1.9L WBX Compression Test Question
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:08:55 +0000
  ...So he did a compression test on the cylinders. Results were interesting and I would welcome recommendations for further study or repair: the two...
• leak down verdict
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:54:52 -0500
  ...Since all cylinders checked out w/ good compression, I'm going to yank the motor and do both heads and a clean up. I...
• Re: Help setting deck height on Type 4 motor
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 17:35:01 -0500
  ...It is said that one base gasket/shim will give you 7.4 compression, two gasket/shim will give you 7.1 compression. ----------------------------- Scan...
• Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:15:02 -0500
  ...Price I remember being around $100? Karl > >Should I look for a compression tester that will work on both the Vanagon > >and the Rabbit...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:26:54 -0700
  ...What is the min spec for compression?? About 102 if memory serves. You certainly are out of spec for total difference between cylinders. This...
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 09:09:24 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-22 21:25:02 EST, you write: << Here's the problem, just checked the compression today: 1 100psi...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:51:54 -0400
  ...After back together it did it again! Someone on the list said try checking compression and find the cylinder with no compression then adjust...
• Head Job Finished - Van now running!
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 13:09:17 -0800
  ...2) By leaving the sparkplugs out and turning the engine over without compression, you can easily feel any mechnical difficulties before they translate into...
• Re: Cooling Fan - '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:14:43 -0600
  ...Any ideas? > > Also, the van got a compression test - #1, #2, and #4 were 140# and #3 was > 120#. Should I worry about that...
• Re: new diesel - - one cylinder, no compression
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 16:10:00 EST
  ...This is supposed to knock any carbon deposits on the sealing side of the valve loose and give you better compression. Worth a shot...
• Re: Compression Ratios
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:21:17 -0500
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 9:45 PM Subject: Compression Ratios I tried to calculate the effect of using 1.9L head...
• Re: No compression
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 20:11:54 EST
  We should be able to help you tomorrow with a relay price Thanks Don at DVW Import Auto Parts 1-800-248-4802
• Re: Compression? (PSI)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 18:38:33 -0400
  Yea i know!!!! This engine slightly leak on the piston side but the leak is acceptable... My question was a general one.... Ben
• Re: What's considered good compression on a 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:06:50 -0800
  ...What's considered good compression on a 2.1L? > I'm going to be working on my Vanagon this evening. I plan to replace...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:26:21 -0400
  ...Low compression, more test results There's a lot of info out there on this. According to this link, the valves will always rotate...
• Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:09:07 EDT
  ...Very easy to access and if the compression fittings are installed correctly on perfectly round tubes they work correctly. Otherwise everyone who does these...
• How to compression test/gasket leak test
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:23:23 EDT
  ...Can I use a compression test/leakdown test to figure out which cylinder(s) is leaking, or is likely to be leaking? Is this...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 13:55:46 -0500
  ...1 and checking compression, > afterward, i will move to 1.5, cheking compression again.....and than to 2, > checking compression again when hot, yes...
• Re: doing more brake jobs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 00:19:06 -0400
  ...Turning an engine by hand, you feel what you think is only compression, but at that low speed, the air does not stay compressed...
• Re: Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:04:37 -0500
  ...You will not have any more > > compression leaks. > Bob Donalds > reply > the oring at the top of the cylinder has never and will never...
• Re: 1990 waterboxer heads - a popular topic....
  Historical mailing list - Don Sachs
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 23:05:03 PST
  ...I haven't tested the compression yet, but the thing runs better than any other one I have driven and it gets 20+ mpg...
• Re: used 1.9 pistons and cylinders
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:44:29 -0400
  ...the funny part is that i tested > compression before tearing it apart and compression tested good! > > jonathan >
• lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:46:18 -0400
  ...thanks Jonce >> >>>You did a compression test after it sat on a crate for 2 years, and it >>>had up to 170 lbs. compression...
• 81 chirping/compression test?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 08:54:25 -0500
  ...i also just got a compression tester and plan on checking compression. the idiot book just says to remove all the plugs, insert the...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:25:53 -0500
  ...Do a compression check and if your compression's okay, just feed its habit. (My '75 was using a quart every 1000 miles with...
• Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 23:26:59 -0400
  Sorry, but compression tests are not that reliable on their own. There are many variables such as engine cranking speed, throttle position etc that...
• Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:26:24 -0400
  ...Lower compression so lower power. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Apr 27, 2012 o godz. 8:57 Tom Lambas <twlambas@GMAIL.COM> napisał...
• Re: 85 - Bucking and misfiring
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 10:25:50 -0400
  ...I'll have to see if I can borrow my friend's compression tester this weekend. Never have heard of a power balance test...
• no power: running lean (i think)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 15:47:24 -0600
  ...ignition system, fuel injectors, compression leakdown, EFI diagnostic if it is loosing compression via the valves, what are those symptoms? thanks, fred 87 syncro...
• Watercooled cylinder liner (barrel?) to cylinder head seal modification
  Historical mailing list - Mohammed Ghalayini
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:35:18 +0100
  ...I've seen the advice from VW to remove the compression seal gasket from between head and liner for aircooled engine. http://www.ratwell...
• Re: e15
  Historical mailing list - James Flournoy
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:41:23 -0800
  Alcohol can be more than for emissions cleaning the combustion chamber winterizing and absorbing water cutting detonation allowing more compression or boost did you...
• Re: CHT Gauge for type IV motor
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 23:10:30 -0600 (CST)
  ...Put the compression ring back on after you have slid the sensor on the sparkplug. The sensor is made from soft metal and will...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:20:19 -0800
  Oh and possibly you have some gunk in the fuel tank that is blocking the intake line when your nose is pointing down?
• Re: Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:24:44 -0500
  ...also test the compression afterwards but wait a day or so for the lifters to self adjust. dont forget to do the compression test...
• Re: cooling system diagnostic help? Long, lots of info about whats been done so far.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:11:31 -0400
  Compression testing will not detect a small combustion chamber leak into the cooling system. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Help! '80 Vanagon info!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 11:39:23 -0600
  ...Sound like a good deal? He wants me to help check it out, I can check compression & what not, but are there any specific...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:50:26 EST
  ...Newman philosophy – but I had him check the > compression. Results were 130, 110, 85, 130. His eyes didn’t exactly light > up and he...
• HELP! Sucking in oil thru breather
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 22:31:13 -0400
  ...So I figured I'd do a compression check. I pulled off the air-cleaner and noticed the inside of the rubber tube that...
• No compression
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 13:10:35 -0800
  ...There is no compression in the #2 cylinder. They want $650-700 to put a new head on it. They didn't seem to...
• Re: compression test
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 04:32:43 -0400
  ...125, 125, 125, 140 (in same order as above). > I understand a compression test is inconclusive without a leak-down test, and I am...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 14:52:45 -0800
  ...Is it likely that my low compression is due to the worn camshaft? How can compression be so low and it runs so well...
• Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Glommen
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:21:50 -0800
  ...What kind of compression ratio do you expect with the "AMC" heads? Do you know the specific cam specifications? Duration? Lift? Intake opening? etc...