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Re: degree of failure (HG)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:26:44 -0800
Coolant lead wouldn't show up with a compression test, anyway. You need to pressure test the cooling system by pumping it up (or...
Re: WWW page address?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Nov 95 14:42:46 EST
...I would have liked to test compression also, but getting a hold of somebody with a diesel (>650 psi) compression tester in Rochester is...
Air Fuel Mixture Logic
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 09:14:08 -0500
...Current situation: - the FI system checks out and fuel pressure is to specification. - valves were readjusted (after they pumped up) and compression is now...
Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control p...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 21:06:39 -0600
...I have re-checked all connections and made sure that the > plugs are > not cross threaded and losing compression. I am wondering if some...
Re: diagnosis of high oil temperature--is my engine dying?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:17:29 -0700
...about 2 years ago, i installed an autometer oil pressure gauge (270degree sweep, stepper motor driven, pretty damn accurate). since then, i have observed...
Re: Dealer Disaster (Update #2)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 6 May 2003 19:28:19 -0400
...The excess pressure caused the hose to fail and a new hose would have only bought some time or some thing would have failed...
Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 27 May 2011 15:56:30 -0500
...Every piece has a specification in terms of materials, strengths, etc, and the assembly of same also has specifications as to torques, pressures, tensions...
Re: Leaky Valve? 85 1.9L Waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 31 Jan 2015 09:58:34 -0500
Most likely a leaking valve showed up during a compression or leak down test. Leaking intake valves are common and one can cause all...
RE:Rebuilt or re'buy'
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 07:47:39 PST
...This is a very professional shop that delivered on time, produced a video tape of my motor running showing oil pressure and a compression...
Re: Over heating issues, hose broke
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:03:57 -0400
...Now for your compression test results, for a fairly young engine something is happening for some cylinders to have a 30 psi compression difference...
Re: Separating heads from cylinders
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 23:33:09 -0700
...The rings only inhibit the movement >of air past them, making it practically null in the nano-seconds of >compression and power stroke. The...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 17:58:32 -0400
...Check compression. All cylinders of the old engine. If everything is up to snuff, replace all the peripherals and get it running again. If...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:35:22 -0800
...run, sort it out until it's perfect...check oil pressure and compression .. then offer it for sale ..as one full piece , ready to...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:15:24 -0400
...Often as the noises begin even with oil pressure lights flickering many folks are either ignorant or in denial. Engines really exist in two...
Re: please help!!! I dunno what to do 85' 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:50:53 -0500
...We did every test in the book on the fuel pressure regulator, vaccuum, > fuel pressure, etc, and it's fine. Upon doing tests to...
Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:01:02 -0800
...The vaccum source for the pressure regulator is from the air intake distributor. IF there's only a pinhole leak in the fuel reg...
Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:04:14 -0700
...different pressure, for example, or maybe different preload on gas shocks. (the two easiest ways in my opinion) b) Mess with compression: Onesided spacers...
Re: Air bubbles in coolant 2.1 wbx
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 5 Jun 2016 09:18:53 -0700
...Yesterday I recalled that the compression test on engine when I first got the van was marginal. Engine has one AMC head. Power is...
Re: Water Pump-High mileage engines!
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:07:26 -0800
...While it is down a bit on power due to I think worn cam lobes, > compression, leak down, and oil pressure is still good...
Re: syncro - heads up on potential power steering line issue
Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 03:19:27 -0400
...shocks by way of compression fittings on each end. The shocks were of course adjusted by varying the air pressure. I remember not being...
Re: 1.9 hot weather issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:46:19 -0400
...Any way, as gasoline is heated, the vapor pressure increases, the suction side of the pump creates a vacuum, fuel boils, and you get...
Re: Weird engine noise update (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:41:54 -0400
...Main bearings low frequency groans or vibrations under load and low oil pressure. More felt than heard. Often accompanied by leaks at both ends...
HELP!!! 87 Syncro loss of compression (puttputtputt....)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Feb 1997 20:36:18 -0500 (EST)
...Loss of acceleration/pressure, engine to wants to stall then is OK and it drives "fine", NO visible leaks under or inside the engine...
dead cat kills van
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:37:29 -0700
...Compression check was good and fuel pressure read fine. Injectors sprayed in pulses as expected. I saw his cry for help on the Samba...
Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - David Hardy
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:29:02 -0600
...I checked compression in >> #4, and it's normal. >> >> So it's getting spark, fuel, air and as compression. I can't believe it...
Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:31:40 -0500
...I would love to see if engine will run ok and has decent compression and check for coolant leaks (PO said absolutely there wern...
Re: 2.1L engine from 1987 Syncro (Sold)
Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
Mon, 2 May 2005 22:05:59 -0400
...It is running Castrol 20W-50 and a Mann filter, I never got any low oil pressure warnings. Engine comes with complete digifant wiring...
Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:56:29 -0700
...A > rebuilder can sell you a motor with great compression, oil > pressure, etc., > and then the new owner of the motor can put on...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:28:36 -0400
...Then, we checked fuel Pressure, 40 PSI. Then we ran the engine and Art pulled off a spark plug. Engine died, started again and...
Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:02:09 -0700
...When I put oil into the low compression cylinder on the left side, compression shot up to 190 .......which I expected a little......indicating...
Re: All engines have issues...
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 23 May 2010 17:12:23 -0400
...That is the 1.8l 8 valve 10:1 compression ratio engine with knock sensor and even had oil squirters for the pistons. CIS...
'85 FOR SALE, PARTS or WHOLE
Historical mailing list
Wed, 14 May 1997 20:58:32 +0000
...I'd prefer to part it frankly, engine is very solid, good compression, good oil pressure, heads done as indicated. I'd like $1500...
Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" Synchro wheels (where can i find some?)
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 17:13:58 -0800
...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: Billy Bones' never ending story
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sat, 13 Mar 2004 04:52:39 -0600
...Compression, based upon my Sears Actron > >> > compression tester is 125, 130, 130, and 135. > >> > Those numbers are with all of the plugs > >> > removed and...
Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:28:52 -1000
...temps ..took all of 30 seconds ) fuel pressure guage timing light spark plug wire insulated pliers compression gauge rarely ..a vacuum gauge also rarely...
Re: 74 VW Van for sale in D.C. area (fwd)
Historical mailing list - randy johnson
Wed, 13 Jul 94 20:42:59 EDT
...the car, but doesn't leak out under pressure. The > >engine has about 130 psi compression, which is great!, there is cracks in > >the...
van still won't start
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 13:22:38 +0100
...I did a compression check, 100-110, not great, but its been like that for at least two years. Plugs are fine, I haven...
Re: Type 4 Necromancy?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:32:38 -0500
...The installation of an oil pressure gage at the time of rebuild would alert you to ever decreasing oil pressure and disassembly of the...
Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%(
Historical mailing list - Dave
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:42:01 -0500
...Balanced parts include crank, rods, pistons, flywheel, pressure plate and clutch. My understanding is that each part is individually balanced to the lowest weight...
Re: Friday Story
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 25 May 2007 21:29:08 -0400
...I never lost compression out of any lifters. The Vanagon never left the >drive way for 4 years. > >Now my 84 has been back...
Fuel for Thought - SOLVED
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Thu, 12 Aug 1999 16:02:34 -0400
...pressure to the filler pipe and causing the gasket to distort; thus the leak. With much difficulty and some ingenuity we fashioned a compression...
Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
...Check the fuel pressure and function of the fuel pressure regulator. Try tightening the AFM spring some. Be sure to keep track of the...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 22:39:54 -0400
...Need help! Danke, Her Keller! The compression test today showed might fine compression in all but #4. #1=130, #2=128, #3=132 and...
Re: '86 still plagued! (was rich running)
Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
Mon, 7 Jul 1997 11:25:48 -0500
...6) checked for vacuum leaks > 7) checked fuel pressure > > I'll be checking engine compression next to make sure. I may have forgot to...
Re: wonky temp gauge?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:31:48 -0400
...Test or replace the pressure cap. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Look for any signs of bubbling in the expansion bottle. (the one...
Re: oils and gasoline
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 29 May 2013 09:26:24 -0700
...Since you are getting more than that, then you probably have some carbon build up that is increasing compression to the point where you...
Re: AC Repair report
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:00:58 -0700
...higher-compression engine put in along with a lot of other work. They wanted to fill up the A/C and pressure test it...
Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:07:29 -0500
...Check the fuel pressure and function of the fuel pressure regulator. Try tightening the AFM spring some. Be sure to keep track of the...
Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:51:41 -0800
...It will not need a lot of pressure. Slowly push the oil > in. You will feel the galleys fill and keep pushing some more...
Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:04:15 +0000
...An increase in the geometric compression ratio has, > > > > according to VW, allowed for improved efficiency in the load range > most > > > > customers will actually use...
Type 4 FI performance questions.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 May 1996 22:16:46 -0500
...Bumping the compression may of course also help if I swore to run premium or improved the ignition, but these things are known to...
Re: Alive and Kicking!
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 03:38:59 +0000
...Fuel pump/relay/fuel pressure--another tech said he spent a lot of time there. Cylinder wash--they tested compression and all four cylinders...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:39:23 -0400
...It has a compression ratio of approximately 8.6:1 and is rated at 90hp and 117 ft-lbs of torque. GoWesty 2.3...
Re: 89 backfires, sputters when warm. MYSTERY problem!!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:54:54 -0700
...IT IS NOT A mechanical > issue because compression and all are fine. > > All electrical test as per official service manual check out fine, > computer...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:10:16 -0500
...The bottom end on these has oil pressure problems with mileage and if you have overheated the motor enough to toast the heads, most...
Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:49:56 -0500
...Perform a compression and leak down test. Any discrepancy make sure the valves are opening when they should. My van recently beat me up...
An intro and Throttle Body leak question
Historical mailing list - Susie Ingham
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:03 -0400
...Compression good right around 175 on all 4 cylinders, according to our test New ECU ( I know they "never" go bad but ours was...
Re: Valve seat drop on 81 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:34:51 -0700
Fran�ois, The oil idiot light comes on when oil pressure is really low. Usually an indication of no/very low oil or so...
Re: oil in coolant... a strange event!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:34:17 -0500
...Coolant system pressure test and compression tests as soon as I can hunt down a vw coolant pressure tester adapter- A couple questions... Anyone...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:19:01 -0800
...I like the theory about pinching the fuel line enough to build up sufficient pressure. You don't have a fuel pressure gauge ???? When...