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Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - robert feller
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:01:41 -0500
...lbs of pressure, but I could be brain farting. > > Now are not the connection to the valve block and brake a compression > fitting too...
Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:02:45 -0500
...you would NOT reach cruising speed! CHECK THE FUEL PRESSURE!!! PLEASE!!! If ok, you can remove a lot of parts from your problem list...
Re: cause and effect, or not
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:16:06 -0500
...tank he changed the fuel > filter, no help. > Checked compression, all ok. > Did fuel pressure and fuel delivery test, all good. > Unhooked intake snorkel...
Re: Still no start...please help!!
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 20:04:11 -0800
...Pressure is there... --- Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Sending out an SOS to any and every one... > > Here's a recap: > > 83 air...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:51:47 -0700
...I know it holds pressure (loosened it while warm!), and I know it can let fluid/air in/out. Yes, pressure caps are cheap...
Re: Air-cooled engine help!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 07:20:31 -0500
...about. Timing spot on. Compression check: 1 = 0 2 = 110 3 = 115 4 = 110 Symptoms: No excess crankcase pressure Wet (gas) but clean spark...
Black Vapor and Rattle
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Fri, 7 Nov 2014 19:40:26 -0500
...A few hundred miles after rebuild I developed a chronic excessive vapor pressure problem in the gas tank (vent lines most likely pinched on...
Re: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
Thu, 10 May 2012 16:40:31 -0500
...Unusual noises or smoking. > 2) Oil pressure cold and hot, idle and at speed. > 3) Cylinder compression-leak down test. > 4) Valve lift (cam...
Re: On the road and need some help
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:42:46 -0800
...So I am thinking that either the cylinder has lost compression or could it be a wonky injector? ( I've already replaced the plugs...
Re: Going rate for a 2.1L?
Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 23:56:46 -0700
...engine condition (compression on all 4 cyls, oil pressure if known, recent work/components, oil or coolant leakage) For a complete engine with 113...
Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
Thu, 02 Jan 1997 20:12:54 -0800
...You can actually feel the difference in cold shift pressure yourself, unlike engine friction. I used to have a hard shift problem when cold...
Re: Friday Story
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 25 May 2007 19:21:25 -0700
...It never lost compression from any lifters. I do not overfill it since I brought it back to service. I try to fill it...
Re: 2.1 wbxer stubblin' idle
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:24:17 -0700
Is it drowning in fuel at lower revs? Check the fuel pressure regulator... On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 4:12 PM, dylan friedman...
Re: oil all over rear hatch?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:18:07 -0500
Just a little oil can make it appear as if there is a major oil leak! Then the low pressure zone created at the...
Re: problems 86 westy camper weekender
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:27:31 -0500
Check your fuel pressure. aj <ajay@SUFFOLK.LIB.NY.US>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 03/20/2002 01:05:56 AM Please respond to...
Frank's "new" engine rport
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Sat, 24 Apr 2004 07:02:37 -0400
...Flow seems more important than pressure.............and also you are running the synthetic, so maybe it is thinner and leading to these lower pressures...
Boston Bob Engine, Low Compression and Low Vacuum - Update
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:48:11 -0000
...Tests showed that #3 cylinder was only 110# compression, the engine vacuum was 6#, and fuel pressure from the pressure regulator was too high...
Poorman's Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 12 Sep 2000 13:34:53 -0400
...antifreeze, compression is good and does not seem to burn any oil between changes. It has a new oil pump, new oil pressure relief...
Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Apr 2006 21:37:59 -0500
...Also, you need to make sure the pressure cap is functioning properly, both the pressure relief and return valve. A sticking or clogged return...
Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:29:14 -0700
...Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans > On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com...
Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 28 May 2014 16:08:29 -0700
...Drive it around for a while, and check the compression and if it's low, do a leak down test. Check the oil pressure...
Re: 81 Air cooled, famous for leaking oil where?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:11:46 -0700
...The oil pressure sender will leak right down onto the oil cooler and get blown everywhere. �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 3 May 2015 09:48:32 -0700
...found the leak by > removing the sparkplugs and putting air pressure into the pressure bottle > of the cooling system...then I took a piece...
Re: Starting a bus that's been sitting for 6 mos.
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:39:30 -0700
...This way you lubricate the internal surfaces like rod bearings etc before you expose them to compression and power stroke pressures. Avoids any metal...
Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:49:29 -0600
...I also luse my gearing for compression-braking, but also notice how little fade I have (almost zero) since adding the SS lines. My...
NVC-Was: Driving on Air
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 19:07:54 -0600
...the pressure runs > lower they are using fuel to run a heater to raise the temperature of > the air to raise its compression. The...
Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:07:06 -0500
...At some point, a warm engine compression test with all plugs out and throttle body wide open has yielded higher compression readings than the...
Re: W.B. Turbo and weak spots
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 07:05:24 -0800
...I'm also > > taking a close look at the compression ratio as well. By going to a 1.9 head > > instead of going back...
Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:46:56 -0700
...The fuel injection pressure regulator is designed to maintain a set fuel pressure (between 25 and 60 lbs.) no matter if you are idling...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 19:58:54 -0800
...Can I fashion an El Cheapo coolant pressure gauge or can I get it at Pep Boys or some other outfit?? > > "Very low pressure...
Valve Adjustment Report
Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
Wed, 7 Jun 2000 08:19:48 MDT
...The intermittent power brake pressure loss has completely disappeared; compression in all 4 cylinders is better and almost equal; better power on acceleration and...
Re: tired 1.9l question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 05:53:30 -0400
...Tony (the mechanic) did a compression and leakdown test and found: Cylinder 4: Compression 115, leakdown 40% 3: 155, 30% 2: 145, 50% 1...
Re: Cooling System Pressure
Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 04:59:14 -0800
...This is do to the head gasket at the top of the cylinder leaking compression when the engine is cold. TEST #1: Pressure Tests...
Mystery oil&gas leak
Historical mailing list - Flat Four
Sun, 24 Sep 2000 23:23:23 -0400
...So my guess is the pushrod tubes, can't be around the oil pressure switch because I already fixed that. It seems to loose...
Re: possible gasses in coolant system?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 10 May 2013 19:27:00 -0500
...and the coolant pressure never got above 12psi. > > The right head, that had new gaskets put on it last summer compression tested to 120...
Re: Seeking Advice for Sluggish Performance
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 1 Aug 2001 10:20:35 -0600
...catalytic converter > New spark plugs > Compression between 135-150 > Cap/rotor almost new > Clean air filter > Fuel pressure - 34 at idle, 39 at full...
Re: Air-cooled engine help!
Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:38:23 +0800
...about. > > Timing spot on. > > Compression check: > > 1 = 0 > 2 = 110 > 3 = 115 > 4 = 110 > > Symptoms: > > No excess crankcase pressure > Wet (gas) but clean spark...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 20:45:31 -0700
...I need to make a cap tester and/or run the van with a pressure gauge on the expansion tank when the van is...
Re: What can go wrong.....
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sun, 21 May 2017 19:47:28 +0000
...the partial pressure of the water/glycol vapor in the air, and the reduction in the air/vapor volume due to compression from the...
Re: A/C hose from Compressor to Radiator
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:03:09 -0400
...The high pressure hose that goes from the compressor all the way up to the condenser in the front of the van is not...
89 Vanagon Wolfsberg FS
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Hartz
Wed, 11 Dec 2002 15:59:11 EST
...pressure and it came back 15 psi at idle which the mechanic said was well within limits. Waterpump was replaced earlier this year. Compression...
Re: oil advice
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:24:57 -0700
...No need for premium gas for our low compression engines. You might find it interesting to do an oil analysis before your next change...
Purpose of the ports on this AC hose?
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:16:30 -0400
...pressure sensors, or, if there some other purpose that these do? > Seems like its nothing more than a 8" tube with a compression fitting...
Re: The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 head off...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 7 Feb 2017 18:13:48 +0000
...Anyway, a good shop can do a smoke pressure test and find the problem and can sometimes do a good fix as well for...
Re: LP regulator question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 06:19:28 -0500
...it to the original with copper tubing and compression fittings. No leaks! Except at the pressure regulator. Each tank has a regulator, they are...
Waterpump grinding, what does block look like??
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:10:27 -0800
...Can I fashion an El Cheapo coolant pressure gauge or can I get it at Pep Boys or some other outfit?? > > "Very low pressure...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans! Traveling far from home!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:45:04 -0600
...Low compression, more test results-bus > > I have a few customers that have gone over 200K on water boxers. It is > possible. Maintenance, monitoring...
Re: [Syncro] compression/vacuum/fuel pressure/O2 voltage
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:56:05 -0400
I removed the temp sensor and the van ran wicked rich. I believe the resistance of the temp sender drops from around 3000 cold...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:31:00 -0700
...compression back up by adding racing lash > caps. I recall asking him about the leak down, and got back 'fine', and > 'it holds pressure...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:25:21 -0700
...Make sure it's not the blue pressure cap. Try another one. They are notoriously flakey sometimes. On 9/4/2013 4:37 PM...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:26:33 -0500
...The engine break-in period was > run to completion and a compression test done. Compression was right on > for a new engine. Oil was...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:08:52 -0700
...compression back up by adding racing lash caps. I recall asking him about the leak down, and got back 'fine', and 'it holds pressure...
Re: Coolant Overpressurization / Head Gasket Leak
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:03:36 -0600
...I then > pulled the low compression head part way off. it didn't look that bad, > there actually was minimal corrosion underneath the outer...
Re: 85 octane in Colorado
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 07:29:15 -0500
...In addition I've heard a wide variety of reasons that vehicles perform poorly at high altitudes (in addition to lower compression). Some of...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 8 May 2013 18:00:11 -0400
Tom, If you (or anyone else) would like to make an adapter to test pressure caps, get this fitting from Stant: http://www.amazon...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
...You should also run a a compression test first to decipher any pre air test problems !!! Average good compression tis 150 to 170 lbs...
Re: Oil Leaks
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:53:55 -0500
Check your compression ........ too many leaks tell me you've got some busted rings. Most likley on number 3 cylinder. If its blowing you...
Re: Failed Emissions Check
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:19:59 -0700
...It reduces the combustion temperature and pressure which reduces NOx. The smog guys are supposed to check ignition timing, so you can't set...
Re: engine issues
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:48:53 -0500
...I lost engine compression about 30 miles back into my return trip...I looked underneath and saw the oil pressure gauge thingy hanging by...
Re: Cooling questions still
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:14:22 -0400
...HOT engine compression is leaking into the cooling system and of course, air in = bubble = air pocket = cavitation = too much pressure = boiling coolant = leaking...