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• TDC ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 11:27:41 -0800 (PST)
  ...All of this corresponds to the end of the compression stroke (both intake and exhaust valved closed and the pison has moved from the...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 11:54:11 -0700
  ...David --- Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote: > David, > What was the compression before you started? A leakdown test might narrow > down the problem area...
• Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:56:31 -0400
  ...Tears of Glycol... >> >> Compression is good and no signs of head gasket failure ... Yet. >> >> I almost hate to ask, but what about a 'stop...
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:42:42 -0500
  ...1.9 Compression? I'm looking at an 84 Westy on Saturday.� The guy want $6500 for it.� It looks really clean but has...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:08:04 -0700
  In my opinion, if the compression gets as low as 120 PSI the engine is due for a rebuild. Fixing the leak still needs...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:57:30 -0700
  ...low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog > Hi Ken, > > Thanks for the suggestion. I think it is worth one my try at the...
• a tip to keep you rolling
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:46:45 -0500
  Last night, after driving around with cylinder compression leaking into my cooling system creating excessive pressure, I had a major head gasket failure that...
• a tip to keep you rolling
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 10:18:04 -0500
  > Last night, after driving around with cylinder compression leaking into my > cooling system creating excessive pressure, I had a major head gasket > failure that...
• Re: What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:27:10 -0500
  ...Along with that low > compression on one cylinder. It's pooting out anti freeze from the engine. > > Just looking for opinions as to what...
• Re: To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 06 Sep 94 21:34:29 CDT
  ...Tech News 87-N02 Issue 2, February 1987 Cold Feet, Hot Tip A slight "internal" compression leak into the coolant system of a water...
• Re: Syncro can o' worms???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 May 1997 00:49:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...When I inquired about the compression check he said he could tell it had good compression by driving it ..bad!!! Guess thats what you...
• '81 update
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:14:03 -0400
  ...Today I re-adjusted the valves (hydraulic lifters) on number 1 and did a compression test (cold engine) and got 105 psi. Obviously this...
• Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:50:52 -0700
  ...m planning on starting my head job tomorrow. > > I did a compression test tonight to get an idea of where I'm at in...
• FS: 87 Vanagon Syncro in WI
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 15:22:22 -0500
  ...1987 VW Vanagon Syncro 88k, new tires, Sony CD player and four speaker upgrade, weekender seat(bed), recently tuned (compression 125 x 4), AC...
• Re: to fix or buy $$$
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 00:07:51 -0400
  ...Your compression will be around 125-130 in a new engine, I think.
• syncro westfalia fs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 1997 23:37:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...recent compression check, documented oil changes. see on tom forhan's page under "for sale" (thanks tom). reply to above. 10,000 very firm...
• Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:54:13 -0800
  People have written about the fuel pressure regulator diaphraghm failing and letting fuel be sucked into the intake manifold.... Also have you checked your...
• Re: Engine shot? Odd compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 17:08:39 -0400
  ...Engine shot? Odd compression readings > Just completed my first ever compression check on my 1.9L with 170k on it. > Recently had a "bottom...
• re. turboing a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 17:25:29 -0700
  ...You'll go lean and melt pistons. - Even with the low compression 9 to 1 WBX you will have problems with detonation. - The 10...
• 6k Road Trip w/Westy with 142K miles
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:12:44 -0400
  ...The last compression check (15k miles ago) showed the compression in the middle of the acceptable range. It burns a quart of Mobil 1...
• Re: 86 westy overheating issue
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:25:07 -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: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:18:39 +0000
  ...It gives us great sadness. > > It has been proposed that my poor numbers might be due to a funky O2 > sensor, or crummy compression...
• Re: cause and effect, or not
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:19:43 -0500
  ...I nthis age of Catalylic Converters, I think we need to modify that old adage of checking for Compression, fuel, and spark and add...
• EV Piston Slap Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 02:07:31 -0500
  ...bad compression one of them? What about the head and pistons indicates that piston slap is occurring? What is the typical compression for an...
• Re: 81 Air cooled, famous for leaking oil where?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 21:24:52 -0500
  I replaced lately the engine of my 80 Vanagon because luck of compression. My oil leak came from the oil cooler and it was...
• Consumption doubled
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 3 May 2001 10:28:43 -0700
  Hi All, My air-cooled 2.0L Vanagon still has the same compression as last year but now it uses much more gas. Where...
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:09:04 -0600
  ...I was shooting purely for a smooth running engine with balanced compression and as much compression as possible without machine work. I haven't...
• 30" BFG Tire clearance
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:02:57 EST
  ...Both sides clear at full compression and at full lock to the left and to the right. The concerns of the battery box is...
• Re: question for an engineer (tool purchasing advice?)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 08:20:32 -0400
  ...I am looking to purchase a torque wrench(s) and compression tester to add to my toolbox. Any thoughts as to where to buy...
• Re: Lurch at 2900 Update...and help setting timing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:35:09 -0500
  ...how about compression test cold and warm. I would suggest a vacuum gauge on the manifold checked hot and cold. Read my article on...
• Re: Compression check procedure question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:40:53 -0700
  ...Kouns wrote: >Hi Listees, >In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1 liter >engine, he mentions having the throttle...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:36:28 -0400
  ...After a drive, the dipstick was > still pushed out of the tube. > > I might try to do a compression test today if I can...
• Re: Bars Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 23:41:31 -0600
  ...It was not formulated to seal compression leaks. It might seal some leaks at water pump gaskets or intake manifold gaskets in the case...
• Re: black box above coil
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 15:00:03 -0700
  For a compression test on a Digifant pull the ECU relay. This will disable the ignition, injectors, and fuel pump. To avoid having to...
• FS 80 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 May 1997 08:05:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...low compression in #1 cylinder other 3 fine Gas gauge not working No horn Body rough but no holes Good News $1100 canvas and...
• Re: oil dipstick popping out...
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 15:57:28 -0500
  Crank case breather clogged/collapsed, bad rings causing compression to leak in to the crankcase? >I noticed my 88 weekender dipstick starts popping out...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 20:11:17 -0500
  Uh-oh! So what's the best brand of oil to use (assuming you don't want to move to synthetic)? Dave in KC...
• Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 09:45:19 -0800
  Hi everyone, thanx for the ideas. Once the snow decides that it wants to melt a little, I will be sure to start checking...
• Re: Sputtering still !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 16:42:25 -0600
  ...Blue smoke is oil, white smoke is water - I don't know what black smoke means! I'd run a compression check too.
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:42:39 -0500
  ...These guys don't: >http://www.2carpros.com/dia/how_to_check_compression.htm >I also hold open the throttle while the engine cranks...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:43:29 -0700
  Set them to 1 - 1 1/2 turns and re-check the compression. Those valves won't be opening very far at that clearance...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 15 May 2012 07:49:40 -0400
  ...I suppose I could rig up my > spare bellhousing and starter to spin the bugger and test compression. > > > > So what else can I look...
• Re: compression & advance
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 08:01:45 -0700
  ...The low compression in one cylender is not the problem either. TBill ---Linda Bartnik <bartnik@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> wrote: > > Hey all, > OK, here's...
• Re: 1981 Questions
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 22:47:59 -0500
  ...I checked the plugs & the Compression & found the plugs are very Black meaning that the engine is runnibg very rich I think. Compression in...
• Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 20 Apr 2014 15:27:08 -0400
  ...Acts like No compression and spins free. No Idea. Did the lifters overcharge and the valves are just floating?? Very weird. Did not look...
• Re: New member
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:25:08 -0400
  Hi Wayne, Compression sounds good enough. I'd suggest you test the O2 sensor and consider replacing the coil. Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973...
• Re: 78 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 00:12:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...can have several problems.The injectors for one.Check all the hose's(and there are many) for cracks.Do a compression check just...
• Re: Blowby gasses
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Mon, 18 May 1998 19:30:05 +0000
  Joel, Thanks for the reply, I was also advised to check the compression, it read 120 psi for #1 and 130 for the rest...
• 86 digifant running rich
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 14:38:07 +0200
  ...mpg (on long as well as on short distance rides), checked compression, temp sensors and replaced OXS sensor. Digifant unit defective ? Michael 86 7...
• =?windows-1252?Q?RE=3A_COMPRESSION_=7B=23=7E=3C=A9=3E=7E=23=7D?= =?windows-1252?Q?_Why_so_low=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 13:41:36 -0300
  Thanks to all for suggestions, I'll surely have some fun with this one. BTW, has anyone had the experience of a faulty oil...
• Part it or keep it???
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 10:55:06 +0000
  So i bought this 82 Westy that the PO said had no compression and the starter was bad. My intention was to convert my...
• Re: What octane fuel?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 22 May 2005 11:01:38 -0600
  ...High octane fuel only makes a > difference in the 10 or 10.5:1 compression engines out there that can > advance/retard timing dynamically...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:30:19 -0700
  ...So please do the compression test, and then leakdown before you spend too much $ trying other things. When the engine is turning faster at...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:18:38 -0700
  RE: Compression Braking devices or "Jake" Brakes Trivia question for this thread: Where does the term "Jake Brakes" come from? No Wiki now, I...
• Click & Clack...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 14:17:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...they said that her '76 had carbs(!). ("'76? They still had carbs.") A number of months back, somebody called in w/ compression problems on...
• Re: '85 1.9L Smokes, weak
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 10:03:34 -0500
  Perform a compression test on the engine. Might need new rings. Paul Borghese ----- Original Message ----- From: Zoltan Newsgroups: groupstudy.vanagon Sent: Saturday, November 25...
• Re: Getting higher compression?
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 14:04:09 -0800
  > Yes. It's a 4000+ lb vehicle with 90 HP and an automatic transmission. Is > it slower than any other such Westys you've...
• 2268cc engine wasserboxer engine 80 stroke and 95mm bore, smog legal and 9.3 to 1 compression and 120HP
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Sun, 18 May 2003 17:29:23 -0700
  GoWesty is advertising these, I wonder who makes them, if they work with existing electronics and fuel systems. Anybody heard of these or have...
• Re: Comments on "Wanted: comments on my compression test results"
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:56:45 EDT
  In a message dated 10/6/04 1:25:36 AM, bhs73@SPYMAC.COM writes: << what is wrong with not believing someone, and calling...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:38:03 -0600
  This is known in the aviation world as a differential compression test. You can purchase a differential compression testor for a little as $35...