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• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 07:56:16 -0700
  Hi Stuart, My van had low compression on one cylinder when I bought it earlier this year. I took it to a mechanic (here...
• Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:54:46 -0700
  ...Keeping the 1.8 head will raise my compression ratio to 10:1, I am told. The digifant EMS does not have a knock...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:36:10 -0400
  ...Any sign of compression getting to the tailpipe? ----- lately I've been seeing a lot of flakey 2.1 distributors... but when the hall...
• Re: Zero Compression after Head Re-torque - Valves? Overtorque?!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:02:53 -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: 1.9 heads on 2.1 engine. Why
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 22:17:38 EDT
  ...I am using 1.9 heads on a 2.1 engine because it raises the compression, thus giving more power. My mechanic has done...
• Hydraulic lifter valve clearance settings on a 1600 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 13:10:33 -0000
  ...Is this correct or have I mis-understood ? I have not checked the compression yet with my present settings but the lack of power...
• Re: Diesel Caveat: Case in point!
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 19:23:05 -0600
  ...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: diesel compression testers
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:26:31 -0800
  ...Mark Jonathan Farrugia wrote: >for those of you that drive and work on diesels i have a question about >compression testers. from what i...
• Re: O-rings was Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 19:59:54 -0800
  ...http://hydraulicspneumatics.com/200/TechZone/Seals/Article/False/6504/TechZone-Seals Compression set Failure pattern: Common to both static and dynamic sealing applications, compression...
• Re: Low power on warm engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sun, 16 May 2004 22:26:21 EDT
  ...lower compression from ring blow by or you may encounter your rings binding on high area,s // After hot run a compression test and...
• Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 02:39:27 UT
  ...Back home, I just completed a compression test, thinking the rings must be worn or broken for some reason. The compression values average 480...
• the other head gasket leak...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 10:10:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...eventually it get to the point where engine compression forces do much air into the cooling system that coolant begin to just almost be...
• update on my dead '73 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 02:40:31 -0400 (EDT)
  ...A compression test showed NO compression in cyls 3 and 4. Ugh. Okay, questions. Could it be just a gasket? (there seems to be...
• Used Van Need help- revised
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:01:28 -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...
• Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Mon, 22 Feb 2016 01:53:06 +0000
  Lots of talk about parts and adjustments, but nobody has mentioned compression testing... Bentley says 140-145 on a 1.9 or 2.1...
• Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:23:29 -0600
  ...Still pulsing on pedal upon compression and first press is very squishy. Ideas?
• Question to a diesel expert... :o)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 07:10:44 EDT
  ...The compression can still be good but the oil control rings can be worn. Check the amount of blowby. The valve stem seals can...
• Re: Compression pressure figures?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 12:12:39 EST
  In a message dated 3/15/00 9:31:00 AM, sdelasal@YAHOO.COM writes: << mechanic doing the test says it was rushed - didn...
• coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:25:31 -1000
  ...out. Engine is very strong and have had no other problems... compression check a year ago was 150 straight across. No noticeable difference since...
• what size is the spark-plug thread?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 09:30:31 -0800
  I need a new compression gauge- what size are the threads in the vanagon? I just want to be sure i get the right...
• Re: Shady used car dealer in CA??? accidently already sent part of this
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:55:46 EST
  ...Alternately, do a compression check and have the oil analyzed. Rich
• Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket-what I found
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 20:02:35 EST
  ...its corrosion causing it! Has the head bean fly cut more then it was decked? What else could cause it? Compression blowing it apart?!
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 22:05:29 -0700
  ...Now that 3 of my cylinders get excellent compression it is unlikely the cause of the #3 problem now. I did another round of...
• Re: Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 14:07:14 -0500
  ...You will not have any more > > > compression leaks. > > Bob Donalds > > reply > > the oring at the top of the cylinder has never and will never...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:03:46 -0800
  ...neil N < musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all. > > > > I bought a compression tester and tried it on my parts van 1.9 WBX > > engine...
• Re: Engine shot? Odd compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 20:46:32 -0400
  Steve; I like doing the compression check with a slightly warm engine. Run it for three or four minutes. That way the rings will...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:34:10 -0800
  ...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: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:54:35 -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 - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:24:21 -0500
  ...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: NO!!!! not another Engine!!! Bad Compression test!!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:47:55 EST
  ...Vantaztik@AOL.COM> writes: >Hi Volks! >Bad news today for us, Compression test at mechanic said 110, 150, >150, 115. >We are not even...
• No compression
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 16:57:07 -0800
  ...There is no compression in the #2 cylinder. They want $650-700 >to put a new head on it. They didn't seem to...
• Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 May 2014 09:30:01 -0700
  In a '90 Westy, stock 2.1L WBX with 185k miles, auto tranny Recent compression test is 150, 145, 135, 70. Number one is...
• 2.1 wbxer stubblin' idle
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:38:58 -0700
  ...oxygen sensor is unhooked. In the process of cleaning all grounds. Compression is excellent, Leak down excellent. Feel free to pmail me with suggestions...
• Help! Vanagon timing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 14:13:20 EDT
  ...My book just gives info on euro models with higher compression engines. Is there a position for regular fuel and one for supreme ? Thanks...
• Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 May 2000 16:14:05 -0400
  At 13:52 5/5/2000, Steve Lashley wrote: >All propane fittings should be compression fittings and don't require the >tape. Uh...what...
• WTB: 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 15 May 2000 12:45:34 EDT
  hey all, i need a 2.1 engine (just engine not alt, exhaust, water pump, etc..)with low mileage and good compression (130+x4...
• Re: Grrrr.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:14:25 -0500
  ...Could be anything from bad plug, fouled plug, bad plug wire, lack of compression - Does the engine sound change for all the other cylinders...
• Starter gone??
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:47:22 -0400
  ...Previous starting, starter appeared to get hung in a spot, like up against compression, or dist. cap arching. Did this time once, then into...
• Re: Getting higher compression?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 16:54:33 -0500
  >Oh good! Well, then, perhaps that's not what the problem is. Just seems that > with my 2.1L '87 Westy Camper with A...
• Re: 82 vanagon runs on when the key is off
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:43:09 +1200
  ...hot and igniting charge 2) Ignition timing advanced too far 3) Compression too high -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew...
• The curse of the Syncro....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 00:22:09 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_engine5.htm Compression: #1-35, #2-85, #3-40, #4-70...pfffffffffff.... It take twice the time to remove...
• looking for 2.1 engine in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:40:28 -0700
  Hi All, I'm broke, but I would like a running 2.1 engine to replace mine that has 0 compression in cylinder 3...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:11:36 -0400
  ...as usual do a quick run around town then check compression to see if it is up or gone. if gone i would have...
• Spring service completed (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:26:31 +0000
  ...The engine compression of 155 straight across is consistent with other compression checks I've had done in the past. In 1996, compression was...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 May 2016 19:27:42 -0700
  ...Zero compression on #1 and sucking a quart of oil per tank of gas. So Jerry's engines are not bullet proof. And her...
• odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 15 May 2011 21:11:42 -0700
  ...Almost as if before and after ignition takes place a compression sound as the engine comes to a stop. The engine runs fine and...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 17:34:19 -0800
  ...and was prepared.� I bought a pipe bender, flaring tool, some compression fittings and pipe at the local hardware store.��It's not easy...
• Re: compression & advance
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:19:20 -0700
  ...not sure if this is a result or > cause of the compression/heating problem, but it was pinging even under > a medium load. I...
• Fw: DRY first cylinder - why?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 08:43:16 -0700
  ...This engine had no compression on the first cylinder and also started to knock. After taking off the cylinder head, I noticed that #1...
• Re: Gasoline Grade?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 14:16:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...They just have the ability to resist compression detonation beter than lower octane gases. That said, it may have been some other characteristic of...
• Got a few questions about the newest member of my VW "family", an air-cooled '82.
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:26:51 -0700
  ...The Bentley says that nominal compression is 87 - 131psi, with a minimum compression of 73psi, and a max difference between cyl's of 44psi...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:38:53 -0700
  ...Were the points set securely? IF there is now no spark to plugs, and compression is lower than normal, would this cause what you...
• Re: Dipstick Popping Out / Oil Spray on Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 09:12:10 -0700
  ...Did a compression test and was good. Turned out that the pressure relief valve in the oil pump was stuck. New oil pump problem...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:37:41 -0400
  (Sorry if this is a duplicate post -- email hiccough just now) Compression is a little low, but consistent: about 130 PSI on all cylinders...
• e15 designed for
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:36:15 -0500
  nothing wrong with ethanol in a motor designed for it (much higher compression) it is the combination of alcohol and gasoline the causes the...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:05:34 -0400
  ...Any > ideas as to practical machining processes to REDUCE the compression > ratio? > > Ian
• Re: Low compression results accurate?
  Historical mailing list - tim clark
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:15:06 -0700
  > After rebuilding and breaking in it now has 150 PSI all 4 cylinders. > It was tested cold. I thought a good rebuild you should...
• Help No Power 1.9L HELP REQUESTED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Hans Lindemulder
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 00:02:12 -0400
  ...will not rev. up. With clutch in or out no difference. compression 145psi all cylinders. valves adjusted to 2 turns after touch of valve...
• FS 2.1L VW WaterBoxer in Quebec
  Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 09:53:26 -0400
  ...The fuel hoses, the Spark plugs, and other thing are new and the compression showed good results too (within the specified range) but YES...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:55:35 -0400
  ...85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions? > > > > Hi! > > > > My '85 Westy has been having problems starting, more lately. I had it > towed > > to...