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• Broken valves?
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:43:31 -0800
  Hello- This weekend I finally got around to doing a final compression test and pulling the rocker arms off after my 87 syncro lost...
• Re: RoadHaus - Reflections on 2003
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 14:00:32 -0600
  Larry, I hope you have a good trip, and have a chance to visit wayneinkeywest! Larry Chase wrote: >- The engine compression is marginal >* Cylinder...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:22:29 -0400
  ...So to get the compression down to 10:1, you need a TDC chamber volume of 60cc. If it's possible to remove enough...
• Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:33:37 -0700
  ...The max allowed is 120. - HC at 2500 RPM is fine (because of course the compression happens at that speed). Apparent root cause: exhaust...
• Re: Beds, Valves, Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 9:13:51 EDT
  ...use 20w50 if you are not already doing so; mid-term - check the compression on all four cylinders; there is a method that would...
• Zero Compression after Head Re-torque - Valves? Overtorque?!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:00:25 -0500
  ...I may have OVER torqued or done something stupid because the compression went down to 0- little to no resistance… have I put the...
• Re: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 22:32:58 -0600
  ...I takes a bit of searching but you can find compression fittings to change to the common 3/8 line used by most US...
• Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:28:21 -0700
  ...bore of any engine...........and no > other changes, you raise the compression ratio. > This is why I suspect OE heads offer one for the...
• Re: EV Piston Slap Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 16:08:17 -0800
  ...After a recent major service (aka 30k miles), compression in all five cylinders ranged from 185-190 psi. 'Hope this helps. Norman OA/NT...
• Green Fuel Injector
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 07:11:21 -0500
  ...crudded up & was replaced with the green one?? Have you taken compression tests?? Was the crud oily or flat black?? What is the oil...
• Re: Will This Ruin an O2 Sensor or Cat Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 09:07:50 -0400
  ...I have done the same thing to seal the rings for a compression test. Didn't seem to hurt anything. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel...
• Re: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:52:50 -0400
  It does not really matter how the compression test is done as long as everybody does it the same. A warm engine is called...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:24:28 -0500
  ...The current engine has 135k miles, the cylinder has a compression of 80 psi and a leak down of 15% (the mechanic said he...
• Re: free satelite radio?
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 12:45:55 -0400
  ...they don't tell > you what method they use for compression but I imagine to fix the problem > would require a complete replacement of...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:49:20 -0700
  ...engine compression test done a while ago by a Vanagon shop showed: 130 120 140 140 I posted results here and was told they...
• another diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 17:20:17 -0400
  ...Are there differences in compression. Bentley says 406 psi is minimum compression. Are there methods that would produce lower results that would be appropriate...
• My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:47:20 -0700
  ...It has been proposed that my poor numbers might be due to a funky O2 sensor, or crummy compression. I'll get to the...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:36:34 -0800
  ...Compression tester question > > > > Hi all. > > > > I bought a compression tester and tried it on my parts van 1.9 WBX > > engine. On two of...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:52:03 -0500
  One problem with compression testing is that there are too many variables. The gauge calibration, check valves, hose length, etc. are variables. On the...
• Mechanic: "You're Gonna Need a New Motor"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 11:20:21 -0700
  ...He ran a "leak-down check" on it and found that the compression for #4 was 10lbs., where normal, he said, is around 150...
• Re: Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:06:02 -0500
  ...Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident Recently, I posted regarding a problem where my van suddenly lost power and I found that one of...
• WTB Good 2.1l Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 12:08:08 EDT
  ...Either you have tested the engine and the tests are all good, compression, oil pressure etc or you have driven the van with the...
• Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:22:39 -0800
  ...After some obligatory useless fiddling, I ended up taking it to the shop, which found that compression on the #4 cylinder was very low...
• Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:17:05 -0500
  I have owned my '89 automatic Westy for about two months now and I just lost compression on #4 (it's down to 50...
• Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:46:39 -0400
  ...I have found that setting the adjustment to 0 turns when warm results in good compression, but poor performance (barely keeps running at cold...
• Re: compression & advance
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:25:18 -0400
  > > I think the timing is 5� ATDC. The timing spec for the '81 non-California model is 7.5* BTDC. Haynes says so and...
• Re: HELP: Heads Rebuild: No Compression
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:54:16 EDT
  In a message dated 4/10/02 1:49:18 PM, poll7356@uidaho.edu writes: << boston bob does that on ALL of his emails...
• Re: '81 update
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 08:35:40 -0700
  ...I still wouldn't push the motor too hard because who knows what condition the valves are in (though the compression did test high...
• Re: compression tests-- good enough?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:27:26 -0700
  ...Block" wrote: > > Howdy-- > > You may (or may not) remember me as the guy that was > experiencing the dreaded compression loss on '83 vanagon. > Was...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 3 May 2015 09:27:14 -0700
  ...However, a compression test alone is often a waste of > time. Combined with a leak down test you would know if you have a...
• Re: octane!
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 16:59:57 -0700
  ...If your engine didn't run hot enough [have high enough compression] to burn off this stuff it would clog up your valves something...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:34:25 -0700
  ...Since I am getting low compression it is not a camshaft problem nor bad injectors. David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers...
• Re: Found motor for Swap, need advice
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 May 1998 17:24:45 -0700
  The Scirocco motor is a 8.5:1 compression ratio 1.8L, a solid lifter head with 33/40mm valves (largest factory). Stock power...
• Re: No compression
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 17:33:10 -0800
  ...No compression Thanks for the responses. It sounds like 'what ails it' would probably be solved with a head change. I've found a...
• compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:15:33 +0000
  I've searched the archives about compression testing, but haven't found the answers I was looking for: Why the open throttle requirement? Both...
• Enlightment needed Valves Question WBX 1.9
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:24:15 -0400
  ...He explained that even so, in freaky instances this valves could still float and cause a lack of compression. I have not done a...
• Re: Boring cylinder to oversize
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:18:14 -0500
  ...If the deck height remains the same, you will not raise the compression enough to worry about it. I think the cost of the...
• Re: bad lifters
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:44:09 -0700
  Mike, I discovered that I had another lifter that was spongy on a cylinder that had 180 lbs of compression. So my theory that...
• Re: Basic Troubleshooting 101 was: Cranks, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 19:51:00 -0500
  ...five things to run: > 1. Fuel > 2. Spark > 3. Air > 4. Compression > 5. Exhaust 6. Timing so that the spark happens when it should...
• Re: Engine Rebuild or Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wawzonek
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 22:31:58 -0800
  By the way, the engine has 205,000 km, leaking oil, and compression is down on one cylinder. I'm planning a cross canada...
• Re: 82 vanagon brakes.. how bad...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:05:02 EDT
  ...your driving a diesel (I own many), you never need to use the brakes with all that engine compression slowing you down (decelerating). Greg
• Re: COMPRESSION_{#~<�>~#}_Why_s o_low?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 13:46:05 -0700
  Nothing you can do from the outside will help this engine, it needs major work done to the heads or pistons & cly. Phil __________________________________ Do...
• Re: super vs. regular?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Sep 1994 07:52:39 -0400
  ...Reason is, higher compression engines will create enough compression pressure to detonate the fuel mix before the spark even goes off -- obviously undesirable. Can...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:07:13 -0400
  ...Did the Lifters Over Charge to make the compression go to "0" I have had that happen on a 1.9L Water box. but...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:12:41 -0700
  The difference in compression is not good, but it would not cause the mentioned symptoms. I've had some bad running issues when the...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:53:22 -0800
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 10:40 AM Subject: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head > Here...
• Re: 1.9L heads. Who has used them ...
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:41:18 -0500
  ...This was done to add flow not so much to lower the compression. The intake ports are a little smaller at the gasket surface...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 09:36:22 -0400
  Had cold start issues are usually the result of poor ignition, mixture, or engine compression deficiencies. For the ignition you want to check the...
• Re: Octane ratings
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 20:31:46 -0400
  ...A higher octane number is an indication of the fuel's ability to withstand compression detonation. Too low an octane number and the fuel...
• Re: re. turboing a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:43:16 -0800
  ...You'll go lean and melt pistons. - Even with the low compression 9 to 1 WBX you will have problems with detonation. - The 10...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help!
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:42:16 -0400
  ...unexplained power loss - help! > You said "good compression". Does that mean you checked the compression > numbers? > > This sounds a lot like when the number...
• Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 15:12:44 -0700
  ...I bought a compression tester and checked the > cylinders. It turns out cylinder 4 has a compression of 75 while the > others are >130...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:58:49 -0500
  ...Sounds weird turning > over. > It was late and so I did a quick 'n; dirty compression test by stuffing a > finger in #1 cylinder...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:10:16 -0700
  ...I had it > towed to the repair shop here in San Diego and I'm told it has about > 40# compression in one cylinder...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 May 2017 13:14:25 +0000
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• Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - SJKnell
  Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:48 -0600
  Looks like I found the ULTIMATE spring compression tool from aircooled.net. And the big bonus is they are here in Salt Lake City...
• 1.9 WBX engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:45:41 -0700
  Hi Volks, I have a good turn-key 1.9 engine with good compression for sale here in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Has recent...
• Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 08:09:11 -0800
  Hello List, If I install a high compression inline four with a 'knock sensor', can I burn 87 octane fuel or will 92 octane...
• ? What do you have checked by Auto Mechanic for used Vans?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 17:49:26 -0400
  ...What should I have him check out? Compression test? Gaskets? Oil/Coolant? CV Joints? Fluids? Brakes? Heads? Exhaust? Thanks, Robert NYC
• Passat 2.0L engine questions (donor car for 15 degree Vanagon conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:02:23 -0400
  If you want to lower compression for forced induction, you'll likely be better off with a thicker copper gasket than two stock gaskets...