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• Re: US Vanagons vs European (Horsepower)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 20:57:30 +0200
  ...It makes 112 hp @ 4800 rpm, and 174 Nm @ 2800 rpm, and gas a 10,0:1 compression ratio. Requires 98 octane (ROZ) gas...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 19:09:04 -0400
  ...Am I worrying anout it too early? > >David > > > > > > >--- Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> wrote: > >> David, >> What was the compression before you started? A leakdown...
• Re: SyncroBeast - update, still not starting
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 09:41:27 EST
  ...Exhaust Start with a compression test and timing check. If this is OK move on to ignition. I would pull one of the plugs...
• Re: '82 1.6 Diesel Vanagon Head Bolt Questions (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:38:38 -0600
  ...These armore than heatshields, they are seals to hold in the compression. I hope you replaced them, they MUST be new every time the...
• Re: No compression / fuel pump relay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 08:25:27 -0800
  ...No compression / fuel pump relay > This relay isn't like any relay I've seen on a shelf. It must have twenty > wires in...
• Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
  Historical mailing list - James Thomson
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 22:03:24 -0700
  sounds like rings > As an experiment, I did a compression test on my '88 2.1L from dead cold > tonight; engine has not been...
• Engine Question...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:58:20 -0700
  ...If I put 1.9L heads on a 2.1L, (which is being upbored to give 2.2L), then the effective compression ratio is...
• coolant light flashing on startup
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 2 Dec 2018 14:09:34 +0000
  ...There is no coolant level change and I do not have a compression leak into the cooling system. Anybody experience this? Very early 1985...
• Brake light comes on and van won't start
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:26:33 -0400
  ...This morning, there seemed to be an issue with starting (not the battery, compression started it twice today). Any ideas? I'm sort of...
• Re: Vans For Sale In San Francisco - Feb 24, 1995
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 09:54:04 -0600 (CST)
  ...Radio even= =20 works! Been driving this bus daily, but needs going through, engine has=20 been resealed but compression is low. for more...
• FS: 2.1 waterboxer engine complete and running
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 9 May 2003 10:31:56 -0700
  ...We can do a compression check if desired. Will include complete engine harness, ECU, airbox, exhaust, etc. If interested and near western MD, stop...
• Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 17:42:13 -0600
  "high elevation" gas is a lower octane, not needed up there because the thinner air creates lower cylinder pressures during the compression stroke. here...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:05:17 +0000
  Would hooking up a vacuum gauge show if there were any air leaks? (How did you find the leak on the rich side?) Todd...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:26:42 +0000
  Thanks - that was my question -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> > I left out - hold throttle wide open- > > Mark Drillock wrote: > > > Why...
• Re: EV Piston Slap Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff DeLeeuw
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 23:26:56 -0800
  ...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: Shaft and compression
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 21:49:10 -0700
  ...Shaft and compression Hey Volks, Well my brother got back the shaft for his Syncro from the drive line place! It was balanced with...
• Boston Bob Engine - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 16:53:01 +0000
  ...At about 3000 miles on the new engine, we just had a chance to re-measure the vacuum, fuel pressure and compression. Fuel Pressure...
• Re: Zero Compression after Head Re-torque - Valves? Overtorque?!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Jan 2017 07:49:25 -0600
  ...Zero Compression after Head Re-torque - Valves? Overtorque?! Please note that I will be away from my business travelling from December 01 until April...
• Re: [A] Camper woes
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 09:17:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...It has a 2bbl Weber carb on it, and > did run OK, despite having terrible compression on the cylinder 3/4 side. > After putting...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 09:40:55 -0400
  ...cap The compression could be 140 150 cold and 80 hot if you are reading the vacuum hot and the compression cold then I...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:16:42 -0500
  ...Turn the engine over till you can just start to feel compression at the number 1 spark plug hole. This ,with your finger in...
• Re: Compression
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Butler
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:22:22 -0600
  ...Newman philosophy � but I had him check the compression. Results were 130, 110, 85, 130. His eyes didn�t exactly light up and he...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:39:31 -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...
• 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: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 May 2017 18:05:06 -0700
  ...now certain the engines coming out sooner than later. i.e. compression gases getting into the coolant path isn't due to loose nuts...
• Re: Compression
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jan 95 9:16:25 EST
  Earlier Joel had posted the compression ratios for Vanagon air-cooled and water-cooled engines. I remarked that the air-cooled ones seemed somewhat...
• Re: NO!!!! not another Engine!!! Bad Compression test!!
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 16:11:17 -0600
  Roger&Zoe Ann Banker wrote: > > Hi Volks! > Bad news today for us, Compression test at mechanic said 110, 150, 150, 115. > We are not...
• Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:05:25 -0800
  ...is that true ? > if so, did they compromise on the compression ratio .....or what ? Back in 2001 I installed a "1.9" AMC head...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:18:44 -0400
  ...Any ideas as to practical machining processes to REDUCE the compression ratio? Ian
• Re: Uh Oh!
  Historical mailing list - Jon Ulrigg (Rho)
  Tue, 6 Dec 94 10:09:37 PST
  ...anyone else on the list, it was for me. Mine blew. Compression tested 120, 120, 60, 120. So you all can rest easy. Jon
• Re: my quest for a westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 02:30:34 -0400
  >>Compression numbers: 1) 130, 2) 140, 3) 130, 4) 135 +- 10 PSI, this is good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!! That looks good to me!!!!!!!!! Is that US...
• Re: Vanagon burned to the ground
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:03:34 -0700
  The screw down clamps can fail by losing compression as the clamped material (rubber) degrades. The spring clips compensate for material changes somewhat better...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:36:02 -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 heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:01:13 -0400
  ...A lot of thought went into the dished pistons, low compression ratio, and moderate ignition timing for a number of reasons. Pollution concerns (NOx...
• Shaft and compression
  Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:11:16 -0500
  ...Also my brother tested the compression on his '87 Syncro. He followed all the directions for the tester and it read 90 psi, 90psi...
• Re: Where to buy a Rebuilt 2.0 (is $2,500 too much?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 13:30:54 -0400
  What is the compression in the other 3 cylinders? Check the oil pressure. You may only have a burned valve or head gasket. If...
• Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 21:03:15 -0500
  ...In every case I saw better compression on all cylinders. Its just a matter of getting the engine up to running temps about ten...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:56:28 -0800
  ...This type of gauge should hold its' pressure. (it has a release valve) I may exchange the compression tester. Neil. On 11/16/07...
• Ethanol free gas
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 19:02:29 -0700
  ...They have to use the highest possible octane gas, I guess, due to being air cooled still and quite high in compression ratio despite...
• VW lurker Self Exposed
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 11:35:10 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It has lots of little things and one major problem(low compression on a rescently rebuilt engin.) I have already replaced a cv joint...
• Re: Can't start the engine...
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:35:00 -0500
  ...Fuel/air, compression, spark. Air might be clogged so it's not getting enough, or your injectors could be fouled, or you might not...
• Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 16:40:48 -0700
  ...Thanks (and suffering VERY poor compression...) Aaron
• Re: compression/vacuum/fuel pressure/O2 voltage
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 07:45:14 -0400
  Sounds way too lean to me (assuming your O2 sensor is working correctly). You could open up the AFM and loosen the spring a...
• Re: LPG diesels, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:49:30 -0500
  ...But it may be that the compression-ignition point is inevitably too > soon, causing loss of power and premature preignition damage. In diesels, > of...
• blown brake line
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:22:51 -0400
  ...In all honesty I also bought 3/16 brass compression fittings (says not to use them on brake lines) and I'm thinking about...
• Rough idle on 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 12 May 2001 06:40:59 -0700
  ...I redid the compression test with a new compression tester & this is what I got: 1. 115 2. 120 3. 120 4. 120 I...
• Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:13:02 -0700
  ...Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans That was the PO who was averaging 3700 miles a year. This Westy is...
• Re: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:32:28 -0100
  ...Now, to present an opposing point of view, one mechanic I trust has opined that in the "real world," low compression should not be...
• Re: Compression losses
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 11:24:16 -0600
  Will asked about how compression losses may occur. Allow me to take a stab at explaining this. The compression ratio is the numerical comparison...
• Engine shot? Odd compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:44:58 -0700
  Just completed my first ever compression check on my 1.9L with 170k on it. Recently had a "bottom end" (why do they call...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:48:08 -0800
  compression good? fuel pressure good? making spark? timing close? firing order right? injectors spraying? is the exhaust/cat plugged or blocked? Should at least...
• Re: cooling system diagnostic help? Long, lots of info about whats been done so far.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:45:00 -0700
  ...of exhaust gasses in your pressure tank - a >pretty sure confirmation of our diagnosis. > >Karl Wolz Compression testers are cheap.... Rob becida@comcast.net
• Re: Long distance driving advice
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 06:05:54 -0400
  ...Really, a tune-up is nice, but I would just make sure your compression is healthy and your warning lights (or gauges) are operational...
• Re: Timing mystery
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 13:02:38 -0400
  ...Low intake manifold vacuum happens when you have a intake manifold leaking orcylinder with little or no compression. I have also seen when the...
• Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 00:06:36 -0400
  >>So are you folks all implying that a $6 can of Restore won't increase the >>compression on my air-cooled from 105 to...
• Re: low compression\rough cold idle-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 18:23:14 -0800
  Does opening the idle bypass screw on the throttle body make it idle fast enough to stay running when cold? Also I imagine you...
• Re: lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 07:19:32 EDT
  In a message dated 8/16/05 6:56:18 AM, streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM writes: << . . . *late last night i went ahead and tested compression...
• Hand Cranking a Bus
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 19:33:47 -0800
  ...The only "kick back" I got was some resistance when I prolly got close to tdc on compression. It only takes one turn of...
• Billy Bones Update - puzzled!
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 17:49:00 -0600
  ...Drove to Sears to get a compression tester, ran great. I thought problems solved. 9. Checked compression. #1 = 130, #2 = 130, #3 = 125, #4...
• firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:15:43 -0500
  ...With the plug removed turning the engine over, theres compression in that cylinder. We dont have a compression guage yet, but we know its...