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• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:35:18 -0700
  ...It's *not* "Fuel-air-fire", it's "sufficient compression, acceptable fuel/air ratio, and strong enough spark at the proper time." If you...
• Re: Leak-down Test - How to??
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:04:44 -0400
  ...dead center on the compression stroke, then lock > the propeller in place (holding it tightly, then attach the differential > compression tester, hook up the...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:57:26 -0800
  ...You watch # 3 valves to tell when it's on # 1 tdc on compression. You can also look at the cam lobes - they need...
• Re: What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:27:28 +0000
  ...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: problems after head swap in '84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Wed, 29 May 2002 18:06:49 -0700
  Sounds like you already have this one figured out! I would follow your hunch and check the compression. Neal Date: Wed, 29 May 2002...
• RE: 71 no start
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  29 Jun 1995 10:47:10 EST
  ...nice and smooth but no fire Hmmm...nice and smooth? Suggest a compression check...maybe the rings are installed incorrectly. Tom Forhan tforhan@hr...
• FS: 1987 Volkswagon Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 16:27:36 -0500
  ...1987 Vanagon GL Syncro 88k miles new tires Sony CD w/ four speaker upgrade weekender seat AC dual heaters recently tuned (compression 125 x...
• Re: HELP WATER IN MY -fuel- TANK!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 18:52:38 -0300
  I'm no expert, but I've been told that water put through a diesel can do damage due the high compression of the...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:55:19 -0600
  ...That's a compression fitting, so all the threads are doing is compressing the copper tube to the flange. A little lube to make...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
  And no Katto get the 112i! I also still disagree with the Compression Ratio. My measured numbers on my DJ were 9.6:1...
• Re: SF East Bay Machine Shops?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:29:13 -0700
  ...SF East Bay Machine Shops? > Hi all: > > I pulled the head off of one of my vehicles due to somewhat low compression > on that...
• Re: piston rings!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 22:10:25 -0600
  ...Too much gap and no compression,. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Dustin Schmidt wrote: >i just bought my first vanagon, an 81 asi...
• Re: cylinder head advice
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:49:21 -0700
  ...So either you have got a correct pair of heads or you have got a slightly higher compression ratio. David ____________________________________________________________________________________Sick sense of humor...
• Diagnostic Skills Test
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:11:45 -0700
  ...Had an exhaust stud on a head replaced, compression checked, sticking caliper fixed, and a general safety inspection. Yeah, nothing too exciting... that is...
• Re: Hydraulic lifter valve clearance settings on a 1600 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 10:33:28 -0500
  ...pistons! Had to get a valve job right after that, as compression was terrible. My recommendation would be to leave them a little loose...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 01:24:21 -0600
  ...It is possible to convert diesel engines to LPG, but very expensive, as the compression ratio has to be lowered and a spark ignition...
• octane!
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 17:13:53 -0400
  ...if my memory is good, compression was around 8.0, and it was wrong to pour premium gas in...just an old thought! pierre
• Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:17:28 -0500
  ...Apparently the compression goes south pretty fast and they get hard to start. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "...we're not...
• Re: 2.2 legacy engine... oil levels...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:07:41 -0700
  ...Time for a compression and leakdown test. At 6:05 AM -0700 10/24/06, Paul Guzyk wrote: >I have a 2.2 legacy...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:14:04 -0600
  Pete, before doing anything else - check your compression! This was my horror once driving across Oklahoma on a Saturday night in late October of...
• Re: 1.9 heads on 2.1 engine. Why (Are they a possible RISK??)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:25:50 EDT
  Roger, Just a few thought... >> I am using 1.9 heads on a 2.1 engine because it raises the compression, thus giving more...
• Re: Too Much Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:48:24 -0400
  ...If you hear lots of gurgling and hissing as you open it cold you could have a compression leak that has charged the cooling...
• Re: help! vanagon booted
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:35:04 -0400
  ...help! vanagon booted > Hello folks, > Thank you for helping me to solve my compression problem without having > to pull my engine. I would thank...
• Long life w/ low pressure in 1&3?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Nov 1996 14:56:21 -0500
  Ok here's my saga- My Westie, 83.5, waterboxer's compression is down to 75 psi in 1&3 and 115 in 2...
• Re: Splicing damaged brake pipes???
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:24:45 -0400
  It's never safe for the long-term to use an in-line compression-fitting-type splice on a brake line. Your life depends...
• Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:55:45 -0500
  ...Internally the engine has high-compression pistons. The timing is set to 10 BTDC. Externally the distributor is unique and so is the ECU...
• '80 ac square port head
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 16:03:55 -0600
  ...I lost all compression on the 1-2 cyl. side, and I need a fair to good head to get it back up and...
• Running rich & hot, How do I check my Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Dec 95 23:13 WET
  ...seems to get extra hot. My right head gasket leaks water. Compression is ok. I've installed new plugs and they get good spark...
• Re: Syncro on ebay <F>
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 19:11:36 +0200
  ...Man, that is not very fast! No wonder he is willing to sell it :-)) The engine must be way low on compression on all...
• Re: [T2] 1978 FI
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 16:24:16 -0700
  Verify compression balance. Nothing like a weak cylinder/s to waste gas. At 11:38 AM 09/17/2003, you wrote: >Hello all, >2...
• Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:12:33 -0500
  ...The compression on #1 cylinder was 155, and that was the plug that had some ash buildup. If there's oil in there, though...
• Fw: Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 17:59:34 -0800
  ...Now after I did this the car missed and at start up it seemed to have no compression until the lifters started doing there...
• Re: Ring job?
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 21:20:46 -0700
  ...Is there a special ring compression tool? or window to connect the wrist pin? How is it done? Thanks for your input, its very...
• Re: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:23:39 -0600
  Prior to getting nervous, give each cylinder a compression test. If you find one that have much, or none, suspect the valves first. If...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 19:06:38 -0500
  ...before I released it, I checked spark and had it , Checked compression all over 110 psi, I checked voltage at the injectors with a...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:16:36 -0400
  ...How long since the fuel filter was changed? I'd probably start with a compression test, then move on to the injection system if...
• it was just a small leak on the left head in the front of the head
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 20:01:43 -0800
  ...Think that perhaps I could just tighten the head a bit to solve the problem I checked the compression before the attempt. left front...
• Re: Most miles from any fresh Westy motor install?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 13:03:40 -0500
  ...Year Model Year Motor Compression Miles '85 Westy GL '85 O 160-165-110-100 160K O = Original R = Rebuild Compression: 1-2-3...
• Re: Euro Vanagons 2.1L have 112 horsies......how do they
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:08:30 -0500
  fellow vanagon types The increase in horse power per point of compression is 4 percent with a water cooled engine so that does not...
• Re: hesitation, bogging, rough idle
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:32:46 -0800
  ...have to be made in a > distinct order. Mechanicals come first. Compression balance must be known. Well, you're right, of course, Tim. Your...
• Re: So my stepson asks . . .
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:47:29 -0500
  ---- neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Like if my 2.1 idled properly, didn't surge, had even and higher > compression, Interesting points to...
• Which carbs.?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 01:44:15 -0500
  ...I'm pretty sure there isn't a brake dragging (I'll double check in the morning) I still need to check the compression...
• Gene Berg and wasserboxer performance
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 13:26:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...did not play havoc with the cylinder head due to increased compression ratio, would it not make the engine work harder at high rpms...
• Use Quantum A/C compression in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:04:57 -0600
  I have an A/C compressor from an '85 or so Quantum TD, and am wondering if I could use it in a Vanagon...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:35:26 -0400
  ...the heads off to look in person. --Jeff Jay L Snyder wrote: > How could you have 100 psi compression if the valves were bad? >
• water injection
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:29:53 -0400
  ...Big news a long time ago for muscle cars running high compression on relatively low octane gas. bw
• For Sale broken 1.9, ECU & accessories
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 22:06:16 -0700
  ...Rocker arm broke and there is no compression in that cylinder. Good ECU, A/C pump in questionable condition, power steering pump, alternator, exhaust...
• Re: running rich is making me poo
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 18:55:13 -0400
  ...A compression check would be good too. If you want a 2.1L I have one sitting in a crate ready to ship. Chris...
• Re: Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 19:04:41 -0800
  Spud nut at the shutoff valve? Left hand threads. Compression fittings at the regulator? Right hand threads. Jim Tim Demarest wrote: > ummm... that would...
• Re: Cancer and 1.9 compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 16:56:51 -0500
  ...Cancer and 1.9 compression readings > --------------------------- > > Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 05:43:58 EST > From: Don Record <DrocerNod@AOL.COM> > Subject: Pure Vanagon...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 19:03:05 -0700
  ...I have not checked the compression yet, assumed it was OK, until now. I will get a compression tester tomorrow. Timing is right on...
• 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 16 May 2017 08:23:14 -0700
  ...After that it only cranked and sounded like it possibly had less compression. I removed the rockers on driver side, checked pushrod to rocker...
• Re: water injection
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 23:27:34 +0100
  ...Big news a long time ago for muscle cars running high compression on relatively low octane gas. bw
• Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:56:57 -0800
  ...cheapest) method of performing the same thing with plastic and neoprene instead of metal lines, compression fittings, etc., that the more expensive manufacturers (ie...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:26:22 -0800
  ...Whooopie!! I don't know why there was little compression in number 1, and why it was sucking through the exhaust on intake, but...
• need help from an expert (or someone with a lot of experience with vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 19:22:34 -0700
  ...First thing I did was run a compression test, and compression was ok (125 - 130) New spark plugs looked like maybe it was running...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:24:51 -0500
  ...that made them popular. ---- Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > RE: Compression Braking devices or "Jake" Brakes > Trivia question for this thread: Where does...
• Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:40:48 -0500
  Here are the numbers: First round: #1, 105, #2, 95, #3, 120, #4, 115 Retest on right head: #1, 90, 90 #2, 120, 120...
• Westy foam replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 8 May 2016 13:48:33 -0700
  ...What's the conclusion of those who have done it? I'm thinking 36-46 lb compression, around 2.5 lbs per cubic foot...
• Re: 1.9L to 2.1L upgrade.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 7 May 2000 18:05:50 -0400
  ...go deeper into the case and not come up far enough your compression would be very low in short its a no go Bob