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Re: Head Damage?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:13:52 -0400
...My mechanic said that my system is tight, no leaks or compression gasses detected. Had a pressure check, a leak down test, and a...
Re: Coolant Strangeness
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:28:28 -0400
Having a properly working pressure cap is important for a number of reasons. However it is common for a cap to be defective and...
Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:37 -0700
...a compression test, what will > you do if it's low (and it will be)? The death signal is when the oil > pressure light...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:16:32 -0800
Why not do a simple fuel delivery test? Remove the return line from the pressure regulator and run a short piece of hose from...
Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:29:47 -0700
...Here are the particulars on the van- - 74K orig miles on engine- dealer check compression/head leaks/oil pressure- all check out perfect - The...
Re: Still running rich, now what
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 12:41:10 -0400
...If your a gambler, my money is on the fuel pressure regulator. Take a chance and skip the O2 sensor. High pressure or a...
Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 10 May 2012 13:57:16 -0400
...a compression test, > > > what will you do if it's low (and it will be)? The death signal is > > > when the oil pressure light...
Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valve train noise remains
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 20 May 2012 13:04:24 -0600
...I think varnish build up in the oil hole in the > side of > the lifter coupled with low oil pressure is the culprit. I...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:48:28 -0700
In my opinion, the throttle return spring pressure on a waterboxer engine is already too high . If the cable is all siticky in the...
Re: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Eats Water Pumps
Historical mailing list
Wed, 4 Sep 1996 02:07:33 -0400
...the engine thoroughly(compression,scope,co% etc.then check the coolant w/ a color dip indicator(for exhaust gases) or pressure tester, or have...
Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:52:55 -0700
...This increases the potential fuel pressure and makes a more rapid and accurate injection with even smaller fuel particles. One of the problems was...
Head Damage?
Historical mailing list - Gary Peebles
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:03:38 -0700
...My mechanic said that my system is tight, no leaks or compression gasses detected. Had a pressure check, a leak down test, and a...
Re: Brakes- the saga continues
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 1 May 2014 08:14:40 -0400
...Still pulsing on pedal upon compression and first press is very > squishy. Ideas?
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:50:45 -0800
Jim, the fuel pressure regulator has 3 fuel hoses going to it. Of these 2 come from the fuel rail on each head. The...
Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:47:33 -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
Gas Tank Removal & clamps
Historical mailing list - Austin
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 23:44:45 -0700
...Be prepared to wrestle with the factory compression clamps. I didn't >>realize how difficult they would be until I tried to take them...
Help ..
Historical mailing list - Van A Man
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:05:11 -0500
...Does anybody have any idea what I can do to resolve this ?? 3 - On my first long trip with the van the oil pressure...
Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -0600
...re pump pressure ... pump guru's will know more about that .. and ...a 1.6 TD pump and injectors run at a higher pressure...
Average life on a 1.9L 2.1L Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 1 Apr 2006 16:39:04 -0500
...So im experimenting with the 1.9L that is in the van with low oil pressure but has excellent compression and of course no...
Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 10 May 2012 19:22:41 -0700
...a compression test, > > what will you do if it's low (and it will be)? The death signal is > > when the oil pressure light...
Re: Vanagon Trivia Answer
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sun, 6 Feb 2000 14:45:23 -0800
...What prompted the >owners to bring it in was that the oil pressure light was on and there was a >clicking noise coming from...
Re: update: stranded in grover, nc
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:16:21 -0500
This sounds like the classic head gasket problem, when the compression leaks in to the cooling system. There is a tool used to test...
Re: Diesel Westy Mileage?
Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 16:37:09 EST
...compression around 450lbs/cylinder when installed although I am not sure if that affects mileage or not. I have also checked my tire pressure...
Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 May 2012 14:02:44 -0400
...a compression test, > > what will you do if it's low (and it will be)? The death signal is > > when the oil pressure light...
Re: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:25:46 -0700
...re I've heard the diesels have head problems...they run a lot of compression > and make gobs of torque for a little teeny...
Re: 396,000 miles!!?? can anybody beat that?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:27:03 -0500
...After that, compression, leak down, and oil pressure tests will tell you whether or not the engine is still good. Failures of this type...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:31:26 -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: 80 Westy & Emmissions
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Thu, 14 Sep 2000 15:06:40 -0600
...However, my emissions mechanic informs me that this too is a junkyard engine, and that my compression is so low (60/70/70/95...
Re: Average life on a 1.9L 2.1L Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Apr 2006 20:37:55 -0500
...So im experimenting with the 1.9L that is in the van with low oil pressure but has excellent compression and of course no...
Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:31:27 -0700
Hi Dennis, Injectors are next in line to be checked, once I get a new pressure cap onto the expansion tank. I seem to...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:27:16 -0700
...That pressure, max pressure it can read, is regulated the pressure relief valve. If it didn't have that system, you could see 200...
Re: Westy foam replacement question
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 8 May 2016 14:02:21 -0700
...The seat lid brace is put under more pressure though so I don't really trust it. I asked foam guy for "sitting" foam...
Re: 16" Synchro wheels (where can i find some?)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 15:05:22 -0500
...pressure circumstances/driving. The icelanders use this kind of tire: The tire is actually bolted onto the rim by means of a compression ring...
Re: Engine power loss (need help)
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 10:55:15 -0400
...If I rev the engine in park it >doesn't make the noise. > > >Diagnostics I have performed: >- Compression test on all cylinders (good) >- Removed...
Re: FrontFire?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 May 2006 15:23:46 -0400
...Time for a leak down and compression test. Leaking/sticking intake valves on SMC heads are more common than you want to know. Dennis...
Re: T/S blown head gasket
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:59:18 EST
...The highest reading is 12 psi due to the pressure cap's limit. Instead look at the resevoir tank (the one on the left...
On thinking, was Re: simple question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 12 Jul 2004 22:42:34 -0400
...ve got 25% compression at 450 psi loading, sanity check <poke at gasket material in my mind> yes, feels plausible. Pressure is total spring...
Re: Euro-Drive: UPDATE 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, dies
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:55:41 -0500
...The vacuum line to the > > fuel pressure regulator was broken. I replaced the line and > > checked the plugs. The were black velvetty and old...
Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 10 May 2012 08:43:33 -0700
...a compression test, > > what will you do if it's low (and it will be)? The death signal is > > when the oil pressure light...
Re: Eric Caron is on the road! Oil pressure and the warning light.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:35:08 -0400
...Consider having the oil pressure tested. Since this is a recent acquisition consider a compression and leak down test of the engine so you...
Re: What damage to expect when waterpump blows?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:24:44 -0400
...I had it pressure tested and, sure enough, it failed. It was the cause of my combustion gasses getting into the coolant. Since replacing...
Re: engine knocking!!!!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 21 May 2001 11:13:46 -0700
...Check pressure and injectors Carbon build up can increase compression--try a gas additive designed to burn carbon deposits, and you can switch to...
help needed diagnosing blown head gasket
Historical mailing list - Ben S
Wed, 31 Dec 2003 18:11:00 -0800
...when suddenly, my oil pressure light and buzzer came on. i killed the engine immediately and coasted to a stop. i got out and...
Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 6 Mar 1998 18:40:59 EST
...Get heads pressure tested. Hmmm..Not sure what you mean here. If they are not leaking and you are not over heating then they...
Re: Coolant Leak around Sensor in Reservoir
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:18:18 -0800
...Excessive pressure should be relieved by the reservoir cap (might put a new one on just for the heck of it), and the fluid...
Re: 87 Westy running poorly
Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
Tue, 20 May 2003 13:44:27 -0700
...I would do a compression check and get > back to us? gary > > Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 06:18:37 -0700 > From: Pat Callaghan...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
...hydraulic >>> compression: 11 - 14 bar (150 psi - 195 psi) >>> oil pressure: 2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F >>> >>> Lubricants and capacities >>> >>> engine oil: 10w30 (sf...
Re: The Ultimate Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Fri, 14 May 1999 19:37:07 -0700
...Anyone who thinks the stock VW oil-cooler is adequete is just FULL OF BEANS, as evidenced by the fact that VW oil pressure...
Re: Timing
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 19 May 2004 10:26:28 -0500
...my american fuel pressure tester to the german >test port, I will see what the fuel pressure is doing. Compression is ok, >not great...
Re: Starwagen Gets A New Heart!
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:26:26 -0700
...So, why not push for 200k miles? Well, compression down to 70 on > #1 and intermittent indications of low oil pressure. I don't...
Re: Starwagen Gets A New Heart!
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:30:54 -0700
...So, why not push for 200k miles? Well, compression down to 70 on >#1 and intermittent indications of low oil pressure. I don't...
Still running rich, now what
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:28:16 -0700
...is per bentley), plug wires are ok, idle stabilizer ok, fuel pressure regulator a bit high but this list said it was OK (no...
Re: Engine power loss (need help)
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:23:25 -0700
...If I rev the > engine in park it > > doesn't make the noise. > > > > Diagnostics I have performed: > > - Compression test on all cylinders (good) > > - Removed...
Re: unexplained power loss - help!
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:20:14 -0400
...It starts quick and easy, has compression, > fuel, spark, etc. and sounds just like it always has. I don't > think it's an...
No oil pressure, was: Here's one to rack your brains............
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 9 May 2000 20:37:21 -0400
...Towed it back, ran a pressure test on it, zero, so I pulled off the pressure relief valve, it fell out smoothly, and the...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 09:53:35 -0600
...I > know many don't care but that is why our engines are low compression and > de-tuned. The only thing our engines have...
91 Vanagon cold start problem[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:00:45 -0800
...I checked the fuel pressure and flow (725ml/30sec) changed the cap, rotor, wires and plugs, rechecked the values ( 2 turns in from first...
Re: Frustration: 85 Vanagon Cooling
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 12:09:45 -0500
...To test for a leaky internal head gasket use the hose from a compression tester in each spark plug hole and crank your air...
Re: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 19 May 2020 08:30:19 -0400
Here is my take on the oil pressure gauge situation. You are driving down the road. You have an oil pressure gauge installed. Every...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:44:13 -0700
...it was low compression on 2 cylinders... So I had the engine rebuilt. At X-Mas time Marco gave a discount on his injectors...