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Basic Troubleshooting 101 was: Cranks, won't start
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 13:26:07 EST
...Compression- If you have a compression tester check you compression (or take it to a shop and have this done). The motor will not...
Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:57:44 -0700
Check compression. If low or none you likely have a broken camshaft. Even quicker, pop a valve cover and crank it over to see...
Re: plug and compression 1990 GL
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:38:44 -0700
...plug and compression 1990 GL > What type of plugs are these? I've had several instances where platinum > plugs just won't work in...
Re: another diesel question
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 05:54:00 -0700
...Are there differences in compression. Bentley says > > 406 psi is minimum compression. Are there methods that would > > produce lower results that would be appropriate...
Re: Compression Test Question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 28 Nov 2002 15:15:57 -0600
...STINKSTER@PRODIGY.NET> writes: > I was going to perform my own compression test this weekend. I have > researched the > archive and found a good...
1984 1.9 digijet for sale
Historical mailing list - Emil Lehan
Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:10:15 EST
...The engine has 147,000 miles on it, to my knowledge the heads have never been replaced and are now leaking compression gases in...
Re: The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion
Historical mailing list
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 21:55:30 EST
...As far as compression ratios perhaps David Marshall has more data on that. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:16:19 -0400
...Now recheck your compression. Many times the valve adjustment is too tight and this can make you have issues with the valve not closing...
Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job)
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:34:07 -0700
...COM> Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:50 PM Subject: Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job) > Those are pretty good numbers albeit...
Re: Low compression, more test results
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 10:15:43 -0400
...Low compression, more test results "Back in the old beetle days "swivel feet" adjusting screws were also used to reduce valve rotation. Dennis" I...
Re: no compression
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 6 May 2003 19:55:14 -0500
...The driver's side rear > cylinder has 0 compression. I really want to do the work that is > required > to get my van back...
Re: Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:30:33 -0500
...Leak Down Testing > Here is a web site that gives a complete, technical, professional > description of doing a differential compression check on an aircraft...
Re: Engine Advice Needed
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 24 May 2014 13:59:26 -0600
...Then compression >> test that cyl again. >> >> At this point I would pull the 1 plug, test the compression again to get >> a new base...
Re: no power: running lean (i think)
Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 19:37:57 -0400
...If one cylinder has bad compression and is markedly improved by adding a little oil, is'nt that the rings. I feel as though...
Re: Oil cooler placement...pt II
Historical mailing list - DOUGLAS
Sun, 23 Jun 1996 10:15:43 -0700
...Timing is fine, compression is good, >>>>>>>>>I run 89 octane,..... This is the first time I saw 89 octane. This is your problem. Your...
Re: Quick advice needed re bug purchase
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 22 Sep 94 9:41:41 PDT
...The compression doesn't fit the old "15%" guidline either, and that's not a good sign... -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom...
Diesel compression tester, where to buy?
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 12:48:56 EST
Where do people buy their diesel compression testers? Here in Rochester NY they don't seem to be availible. (and the gas ones only...
Re: 2L 914 into '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - S2
Thu, 8 Apr 1999 14:18:14 -0500
...This means a little better compression ratio, a little more >horsepower, a little more torque (one would presume, I didn't test it out). >
Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:36:48 -0500
I would say it is more of a difference between dry vs. wet instead of cold vs. hot. As in the rings having oil...
Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:49:42 -0500
...Sorry, can't help about the compression probs. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL/2.1L Driver for 5 years now - 85GL/1.9L prior...
Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
Historical mailing list - Tom Shanley
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:10:03 -0400
On Tue, 15 Oct 2002 22:33:11 -0400, Robert Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET> wrote: >Rasing the compression by one point gives the...
Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:15:40 -0700
...This was on the assembly stand when checking compression with a with 10/30 oil at room temp. Dennis also mentioned spring tension and...
Re: Engine Advice Needed
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 24 May 2014 19:13:25 -0500
...I was not suggesting that > if loosening the adjusters 360 gets the compression up to match the > others that you should just stop there...
Re: 1.9 heads on 2.1 engine. Why
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 13:46:29 +0200
...Compression leaks front > the head gaskets, are a big problem in Vanagon now...And your increasing > the compression ratio? IMHO your reliability is at...
Re: Should i sell?
Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
Tue, 17 Jun 1997 21:21:48 -0700
...did the heads or pistons get changed durring the rebuild? If so it may be that the compression ratio has been changed. In fact...
Re: Shaft and compression
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 10 Dec 1999 00:32:25 -0500
...I'm sure this is the problem, after a compression test like this. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - Ben
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:37:58 -0400
...Most if not all Vanagon engine i see have 1 lower compression cylinder, old or new. If it sound nice, you should be ok...
Re: Diesel Caveat: Case in point!
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Sun, 4 Nov 2001 18:15:37 -0800
...Once the compression gets > > borderline, they start pretty hard even if the glow plugs work. You notice > > it first toward the end of fall...
Re: frequency/probability of new heads vs. gaskets only?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 11:55:09 -0800
...If compression balance is weak, new heads only unless followup leak down shows the pressure loss at rings only. Anyone who stated they can...
help! vanagon booted
Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 17:47:49 EDT
Hello folks, Thank you for helping me to solve my compression problem without having to pull my engine. I would thank you by name...
Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:08:02 -0500
...is that true ? > if so, did they compromise on the compression ratio .....or what ? Back in 2001 I installed a "1.9" AMC head...
2.1 heads
Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:04:55 -0400
...Any ideas as to practical machining processes to REDUCE the compression ratio? Ian
Diesel Vanagon FS,$1000
Historical mailing list - karl
Tue, 24 Aug 1999 22:20:51 -0400
...I think he said it had bad compression on one cylinder. Near Gettysburg, PA. If you are interested I'll pass along the #. Karl
stress bar part needed
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 16 Aug 2003 17:28:26 -0400
...I lost the upper compression disk for the rubber bushing that connects to the wheel assembly. Can anyone help me out with this part...
Re: cylinder numbers
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:17:57 -0500
...You will feel the air being compressed when you are on the compression stroke.If you are not sure, go through the sequence by...
Re: 86 westy overheating issue
Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:15:15 -0400
...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: low compression problem
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 4 Mar 1999 12:04:19 -0500
...What is the connection between low compression > and a stuck oil pressure relief valve? Lack of lubrication? Enquiring > mind wants to know....... > > Thanks, > > Tony...
Re: 1981 Questions
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Thu, 14 Feb 2002 21:37:34 -0700
...Your compression is quite low. it is very likely that your van >won't start once the weather warms up and you have driven...
Re: Compression Ratios, mixing Heads.
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:27:07 -0500
...I then inserted this value for X and 12 CC for the 1.9L engine into the first equation and arrived at a compression...
Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:02:20 -0600
...Replacing Propane Regulator Advice? > > You didn’t say you used compression fittings on propane did you? Yes > there > are some special compression or push...
Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:27:17 -0700
...Try to find engine ads with compression test results and videos of engine running. At the very least, add in engine R&R and...
Re: No compression
Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
Thu, 18 Dec 2003 13:30:50 -0800
...No compression I have learn a lot in the pass year about air-cool engine, the hard way. I think that if you can...
Re: Intermittent miss on one cylinder
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Sat, 28 Feb 2004 22:35:38 EST
...check the color to see if it tis rich or lean ( could be bad plug ? ) // with the plug out run your compression test totally...
Re: Gas mileage
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Apr 1997 22:00:47 PST
How is the compression? Is the o2 sensor operating? On Tue, 29 Apr 1997 18:11:38 -0500 Frayed1003@aol.com writes: . What type...
Vanagon Diesel engine
Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
Tue, 2 Feb 1999 21:07:18 -0500
I have a diesel Vanagon engine(long block with the injection pump) It turns and has compression, I'll consider ANY offer.This thing...
interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:40:36 -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: DIESEL is
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Wed, 20 May 1998 01:31:53 EDT
...joe >> I have a Rabbit diesel with 280k on the oringinal motor, with great compression still (450 lbs compression), starts and runs just like...
Re: lifter noise?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:47:39 -0600
Hi again that mostly involved a push rod motor i either didn't pay attention on the motor type but a compression test is...
Re: No compression
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 15 Dec 2003 15:18:52 -0800
...What are the probable causes for 0 compression in #2? Being fairly general, the cylinder isn't holding compression because there's a "hole...
Re: [Syncro] 10K update-2.3 H.O. WBX from Unique Imports
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 6 Sep 2004 14:41:34 -0400
I just repaired a 2.3 engine for a customer it threw a rod at 8k the top compression ring had .004th wear something...
Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valvetrain noise remains
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:41:36 -0700
...This helped a lot, adding 20lbs. > of compression on cylinders 1 and 2, making the engine easier to > start, and idling closer to 900...
Re: Compression Question
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 15:54:54 -0400
...would I be safe in assuming that a 2.1 WBX > Engine with the following compression readings is in need of a rebuild? > > 1...
Re: Compression check procedure question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 12:18:05 -0500
...Compression check procedure question Hi Listees, In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1 liter engine, he mentions having...
Re: Low compression results accurate?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:59:51 -0700
...I wanted to > do a compression test on it- the starter and transmission were still > connected. I hooked up jumper cables- positive on my...
Re: Compression Test
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:41:39 -0500
...The thing is when do you check compression? after 250k miles!!!!! now, is that normal that some cylinder are a bit low! who care...
Update on diesel Vanagon no start
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 3 Dec 2004 06:06:40 -0500
...I don't have the Bentley in front of me but I believe the low limit for the diesel compression is around 375 psi...
Re: Another compression question
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 12:12:12 -0500
...I have never, never seen compression over 150psi on any wasser, just a fact. I have seen 3 AVP lately, including Larry, all engine...
Re: Vanagon leaking head gasket
Historical mailing list
29 Mar 1996 17:12:03 -0500
My 86 was recalled to check the head gasket/compression, they changed the gaskets under that recall. It might be worth checking, maybe VW...
Re: Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
Historical mailing list - James V
Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:31:11 -0800
Thanks all for the help. Unfortunately, the problem has proven to be a bit more than I care to tackle, so I'm gonna...
[f] Re: Help! '80 Vanagon info!
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 13:33:30 -0600 (MDT)
...I can check compression & what not, but are there any > specific things to look for on a 80? Are the compression readings different > from...