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• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:31:13 -0700
  ...Low compression, more test results There's a lot of info out there on this. According to this link, the valves will always rotate...
• More questions as the rebuild progresses.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 13:04:32 EDT
  ...The reason for my engine removal is to fix the low compression found in cylinders 3 and 4. They were running about 60# each...
• Re: Eurospec egines?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 08:09:55 -0800
  ...Eurospec egines? David; How was the high compression achived? Different pistons? Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Sat, 1 May 2004 20:10:05 -0400
  ...To check if it's the head or piston / ring, put 2 spoon of engine oil into the spark plug hole, do the compression...
• Re: How to Test Compression in Out-of-Vehicle Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:32:22 -0400
  broken ground under dash which "offed" headlights, (diagnosed and repaired by my wife) ...now that's a dame! :) G. Matthew Bulley Principal Bulley-Hewlett...
• Re: Typical Tune UP
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 19 May 2004 21:14:45 EDT
  Chris You should ~~~~~~~~ Readjust the valves // Not For The Average do it yourselfer Run a compression test to see how each lung is doing...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:02:31 -0400
  David, One possibility might be the clips were not seated good and popped out. The wrist pin then floats and presses the clip against...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:37:22 -0700
  ...Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff > Mode > > the issues are a surge decelerating from 2500 and surge accelerating from > lower rpm. > > compression ranges from 120 - 140 so...
• low compression problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 01:05:50 -0800
  ...I've got a problem now with my compression and was hoping to get some advice. I'm dribing and '89 by the way...
• Re: Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:00:28 -0700
  Neil, I have a spare bell housing if you want to go all out and do a compression test as well. On 8/30...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:01:12 -0500
  Low battery will turn engine slower and not create enough compression to start. Good battery and big cables to starter / good grounds are first...
• Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:40:36 -0400
  ...Be sure to get a mouth barrier device, should you ever >need to do CPR (and they are currently teaching just chest compressions >though...
• Re: '76 Bus Fuel Injection Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:01 -0400
  ...Tried reversing the >3 & 4 injector wiring, just for the heck of it. >Also checked the standard stuff (points, plugs, compression, etc.), >which is...
• Re: Diesel Rings!
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 19:29:08 +0000
  Use German top compression ring and oil scraper ring. For the second compression ring use Total Seal. Also if you are in the US...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:18:18 -0400
  ...85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions? Where was this used engine found? On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 9:36 AM, mark...
• Re: [A] Camper woes
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 11:30:49 -0500
  ...Checked compression and all was fine except #2 read only 80psi. Came out the next morning and it cranked first try. Ran engine for...
• Re: Mixing AMC and VW Heads
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 19:02:44 -0400
  ...Even changing only one head for a VW reman is not that good, you will bring back compression on one side only, you are...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:26:13 -0700
  ...How do you check compression? > > > > I was told by a mechanic that when checking compression for a 4 > cylinder > > engine I should get 4...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:07:04 -0700
  ...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: 84 update/head job
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 21 May 2002 14:53:02 -0400
  ...WARNING, doing so imply an increase in compression, that is not always good!!!!!!! The low part of the engine; pistons, rings, connecting rods are...
• Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:16:24 -0700
  ...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: Timing lights
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 22:03:38 -0700
  ...I don't know about Weber progressives. > >Richard Kurtz I dunno, I thought the stock 1600 with stock compression (7.3:1) was supposed...
• Head pitting
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 06:38:52 EDT
  Greetings and Salutations; I decided to attack that low compression problem on my 2.1L 86 Transporter with 200K miles. After removing the left...
• Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 17:01:17 -0400
  ...Here the numbers from the compression test, the mechanic says the numbers are excellent for the van�s age and mileage of 150K, here...
• broken vanagon..whats it worth?
  Historical mailing list - jacob simpson
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 19:10:07 -0800
  ...it seems like blown heads...they started leaking after an overheat=( compression is all over the place but all above 100 one sparkplug was...
• Zero valve settings
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 20:02:38 -0700
  ...onto the lifters, because they kept on coming back with no compression until. So, the normal one or two full turn would not work...
• free Subaru 2.5 shortblock/core -- Northampton MA
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:21:06 -0400
  ...Subaru 2.5 complete motor timing belt broke, no compression bottom end is likely fine unknown mileage KEEP THIS SUBJECT LINE when you respond...
• compression data
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 18:32:49 CST
  bentley sez: for air-cooled vanagon engines: nominal ........... 85-131 psi minimum ........... 73 psi max diff .......... 44 psi between any two cylinders for water...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 23:09:42 +0100
  ...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: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:52:55 -0700
  ...Stan Wilder On Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:49:34 -0400 Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> writes: > With those compression numbers, a leak down...
• Re: Bad Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:25:16 -0400
  ...After further tests, I did a compression test and found #1 at 30, the others at 130-140. Had the valves replaced about 5...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:33:23 -0800
  ...Then check compression again. Someone may have messed up the adjustment and if a little too tight compression can read low. Mark neil N...
• Gas Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 18:10:15 -0400
  ...Be prepared to wrestle with the factory compression clamps. I didn't realize how difficult they would be until I tried to take them...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:09:39 -0600
  ...I plan on doing a compression test this afternoon. It has new plugs, less than week old but will check their condition when I...
• Re: no power: running lean (i think)
  Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:29:44 -0400
  ...running lean (i think) >When I rebuilt the engine from my '81, I had compression something >like 90-100-110-120. The van did...
• VANAGON DRAG RACES!......which is actually a faster Vanagon....th e 1.9L timed at 5 degrees BTDC or the 2.1L.......is there a noticable dif ference?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:12:02 -0500
  ...My 85' Westy w/ low compression on two of the cyl's still does 70 mph on the flats......and will keep up with...
• Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:21:05 -0600
  ...The chest-compressions-only is also based on medical fact. No hospitals teach CPR using mouth-to-mouth anymore. I carry one of those...
• Re: GEX advice sought
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jul 96 9:40:33 EDT
  ...Since all four cylinders were showing low compression, I have decided to have both heads re-built by MS with a view to bring...
• Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:49:31 -0500
  Ulp. Now you tell me. Jim On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > Don't addd...
• Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 06:59:20 PDT
  I was at Sears last night obtaining a compression tester for $25. Found the special screwdriver that retains the screw, invaluable for the points...
• 82 compression test
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 25 May 1999 13:24:48 +0100
  On an 82 2L aircooled with about 20K after a rebuild No 1 is 105....No 2 115....No 3 is 105.....No 4...
• compression ratios
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 6 May 1999 16:20:07 -0700
  To those wise in this area, how would you raise the compresson ratio on a 2.1? I know there is a spacer between...
• Update
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:48:13 +0100
  ...Now I have included ignition timing specs, valve specs, compression pressure specs, and spark plug specs. The URL is http://members.tripod.com/perlindgren...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:39:06 -0400
  Jonce Glad to hear the compression came back up. If you look back at my post I said .006ths lash not O lash. The...
• Re: What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 07:28:36 -0400
  ...Along with that low > compression on one cylinder. It's pooting out anti freeze from the engine. > > Just looking for opinions as to what...
• 82 turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 20:22:18 -0400
  ...If the engine has good compression then we will keep it. I am aware of the cost of the fuel pump. I just didnt...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:20:06 -0500
  ...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: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 05:14:12 EDT
  ...Diesels are great, but be sure compression is checked. It should be above 400 lbs.( 450 would be even better) . If the compression dose...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 10:19:39 -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: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 16:02:45 -0800
  I think it is time for a good old fashioned compression test to see where the power went, or to say the very least...
• Re: high nox
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 10:22:05 -0800
  ...Are there not two types of rings? The compression ring and the oil ring? I am not burning so much oil as just lower...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:51:49 -0700
  ...And I go for half a millimeter compression on the rubber gasket , something like that. I'd have to check my notes. I just...
• Re: 87 syncro won't start
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 12:43:22 -0400 (EDT)
  Did you loose compression? YOu can tell just by the sound, as the motor cranks, if something bad happened hear... If that sounds OK...
• Re: Leak Down Test, define ?
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 21:10:30 -0700
  That's a compression test. The fit a pressure gauge with a hose into a spark plug hole and crank the engine (after the...
• 83 Westy - Sick......Ill......or Dead?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Noble
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 20:12:33 +0000
  ...Late tonight or tomorrow night I'll have time to do exporatory surgery....1st compression check........2nd check ignition systems....... Any ideas or suggestions...
• Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:51:27 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 12:32 PM Subject: Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting >> What I see is that >> the new AMC springs have...
• Zincless Oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:18:03 -0600
  ...They did a rebuild on a 2.1 a few months ago and put "new" oil in it and it began developing compression problems...
• You are kidding, right? Re: DIESEL is............
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 19 May 1998 08:55:26 EDT
  ...I won't rehash all of the advantages of a compression ignition motor, and the dis-advantages of a complicated, in-effiecient gasoline-buring...
• Re: Dollar a gallon ethanol production?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:35:01 -0500
  ...no you aren't really going to be gaining much there unless you raise the compression ratio(that's really low) or go forced...
• Re: It's smoking! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:33:59 -0800
  ...A compression test wouldn't really diagnose this problem, because it's measuring compression while the valves are closed, i.e. the valve guides...