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• Compression on my '66 ain't good
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 12:31:06 -0400
  That is to say, one cylinder is bad. #1 110 #2 115 #3 70 (went up to 80 when I put oil down the...
• Too Many Syncros - For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 13:34:59 -0500
  ...106K, good compression, no leaks. Body clean and straight, new clutch, battery, steering rack, cat converter, and O2 probe. Tinted Windows Emission certified in...
• Engine cuts out; fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Joe Knight
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 18:32:08 -0700
  ...It's an 83.5 H2O-cooled, fairly new, with great compression. I got off the freeway and took a lightly traveled surface road...
• Still Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 19:57:53 -0700
  ...They have run a compression test, checked the FI system, found and repaired a vacum leak, checked the catalytic converter and exhaust system and...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:52:44 +0000
  ...I sincerely hope the engine will run to full potential on the relatively crappy US gas and its 10:1 compression ratio. Chris S...
• Reminder - photos for this years Calendars
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:06:17 -0700
  ...Tips - Set the camera on its highest resolution - Turn off the date stamp feaure - Select the lowest or no compression And fire away, take...
• Head machined or my way ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:03:51 -0700
  ...Then I used the Permatex "Copper Spray-a-Gasket" to install the compression gasket. This way, I sleep well. Zoltan
• Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:01:33 -0500
  ...A compression check is in order on this one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:59:15 -0600
  Uhm, I have never had (that I know of) a compression gasket failure, so I cannot speak of this scenario, but every 2.1...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 3 May 2016 03:54:01 +0000
  ...it.  Installed by Northwesty just a couple of years ago.  Zero compression on #1 and sucking a quart of oil per tank of gas...
• Re: Seems to be lots of vapor from the engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 00:23:19 -0400
  ...It is common for the heads to crack in the exhaust ports which you won't detect with a compression or leak down test...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 00:24:53 -0400
  ...Low compression, more test results Well, for those who have been following by email thread about making the mistake of checking compression on my...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 May 2010 13:54:56 -0700
  ...If there is a compression leak at the sealing surface where the plug screws into the head and insert... you should hear the leak...
• Re: Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 08:26:51 -0500
  ...I now tell my customers that they need to do a compression test before and after the engine has had the the lifters preloaded...
• Re: [Syncro] 30" BFG Tire clearance
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 20:09:56 +0100
  ...Both sides clear at full > compression and at full lock to the left and to the right. The concerns of > the battery box is...
• Re: 1.9L WBX Compression Test Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:24:16 -0800
  ...1.9L WBX Compression Test Question '84 Westy, 1.9L WBX, Manual Trans Runnability issues continue. A couple of weeks ago (after replacing the...
• Re: broken vanagon..whats it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 01:35:37 -0500
  ...it seems like blown heads...they started leaking after an overheat=( > > compression is all over the place but all above 100 > > one sparkplug was...
• Oil O-ring Saga
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 17:43:53 -0400
  ...Parts + repair + flatbed tow covered so far, and a compression check, 120-130 psi all round, adequate, not great, for 115K Km. Starts and...
• Re: Syncro spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 12:00:28 EDT
  ...am I correct on that figure? Compress them and measure the required compression force and distance. If the rate is 75lbs/inch it will...
• Re: oil cooler question...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 03:44:18 EDT
  ...Drill holes through each end and use long screws or bolts and wing nuts to make compression clamps for the cooling hoses. Clamp them...
• Re: Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:44:31 -0500
  ...I don't think that the mechanical connections to the hydraulics are arranged to be able to exert tension in the system, only compression...
• 80 Westy engine kaput
  Historical mailing list - weezer
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 08:57:56 -0700
  My 80 Westy has not been running well, so I finally got around to doing a compression test. Here were the results: 1 - 60...
• Re: FW: Vanagon replacement engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:57:56 -0400
  Sorry guys I have to disagree the addition of one point compression is good for 4 percent increase in power that's 4 HP...
• Re: White smoke? (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:39:38 -0500
  Good compression would indicate the valves, the rings, and the heads are OK for those parts exposed directly to the cylinder interior. There may...
• Re: Starting question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 26 May 2018 08:47:46 -0500
  ...The compression-de-compression is the real work for a starter along with friction and lubricant drag. The Bosch rebuilds are notorious for not...
• : 1.9 Liter WasserBoxer Rebuild Kit...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 13:17:27 -0800
  ...In that case, i'd certainly get a compression check to see how the bottom end really is AND start saving the $ for a...
• FOR SALE: 2.1L and 1.9L wasserboxer motors
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:19:38 -0700
  ...Heads look OK (all dry), exhaust is not leaking but it could use a replacing [cat and muffler are included] compression is 120, 135...
• Vacation
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Mon, 10 Jun 96 09:14:48 EST
  ...oil leak below the oil pump which is not getting worse. Compression is good. Oil temp is good. Sounds good, runs good. We're...
• Re: Boring cylinder to oversize
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:17:20 -0600
  ...I'm concerned about what the increased compression will do in terms of additional heat generated. I'm pretty easy on the machinery, but...
• Re: HELP: Heads Rebuild: No Compression
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:09:26 -0700
  >I know what the solution is to your problem, but have concerns about >copyright issues. All Vanagon knowledge should be in the public >domain...
• Re: Lowering an 85'/
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:12:16 EST
  ...It seems to that these clamp thing are designed for full compression of the coil for best strength. Partially cinching them down seems an...
• Free 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 14:55:56 EST
  ...I don't have time to do a compression check or anything else (sorry Zoltan) I just have to get it out of my...
• Re: Bench testing new rebuild...............no oil pressure!
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 19:17:55 EDT
  ...If the compression is fine and the case / crank are within tolerances I expect things are just fine to go ahead with the installation...
• Re: Torque on coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:20:21 -0500
  ...after it touches the O-ring in order to get 20% compression. I would definitely put some coolant or something on the O-ring...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 16:59:49 -0400
  ...Did a compression test. > Compression was good. Pulled injector wires one at a time, but it doesn't > seem like any one cylinder is...
• Re: DIESEL is
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Wed, 20 May 1998 01:26:45 -0700
  ...diesel with 280k on the oringinal motor, with great > compression still (450 lbs compression), starts and runs just like new, > doesn't even smoke...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 07:13:31 -0400
  ...2002 9:24 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Compression Question Well, it's close to fryday . . . . >Also, another thing that really...
• RE: Holiday Trek II
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 12:02:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Good luck! Any chance you can get Jon or somebody there, to do a compression check before you leave? You might find unwelcome info...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 07:59:22 -0400
  ...Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report > On Tuesday, October 15, 2002, at 10:33 PM, Robert Donalds wrote: > > > Rasing the compression by one...
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:04:50 -0700
  Bill, if your 'mechanic' thinks that leaking lifters will cause low compression, he has a serious misunderstanding of engine internals and should be replaced...
• Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:52:24 -0700
  Thats the question I had....I was recently told that the compressions only were the result of people worried about the risks of disease...
• Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:15:30 -0400
  ...Compression Numbers (in advance of head job) > > I'm planning on starting my head job tomorrow. > > I did a compression test tonight to get...
• Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:07:34 -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: Need an engine
  Historical mailing list - joe Hunt
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:31:45 EST
  The Blowing oil is blowing out the exhaust, I did a compression check on the engine and all four were within 5% of each...
• 1.9l Timing Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:31:45 -0500
  ...The lower compression of this engine (as opposed to the 2.1l) might allow it. Unlike the 2.1l, the 1.9l distributor has...
• Re: 1.6L NA diesel "rebuild?"
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Tue, 8 May 2001 20:01:21 -0700
  ...It is most unwise to undertake any "shortcut overhaul" work on a diesel engine due to the higher compression, the technical demands of machining...
• Re: Overflow puking water
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:58:08 -0500
  ...But what is the pressure provided by compression? I believe you have a leak at one of the heads. Possibly a deep crack between...
• Friday NVC query: Bonnaroo Music Festival
  Historical mailing list - Kris Seago
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:08:53 -0500
  ...our Eurovan Camper (the '84 vanagon and its total lack of compression in cylinder 1 won't make it) there this summer. Please reply...
• Re: joining plastic and rubber fuel vent line
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:54:11 -0400
  ...Actually found that a 5/16 compression fitting looks just about perfect to grab on to the cut plastic line. Since it is only...
• Re: Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:48:16 -0500
  ...Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:57:31 -0700 > > Aside from a compression test, measuring end play, (and of course > installing and running!) are there...
• Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:38:49 -0400
  ...Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans Great info guys. Thanks. Dennis: I see what you mean. Had wondered how the...
• Re: Manifold vacuum specs?-Leak down testing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:10:26 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> Volks-- >> >> >> I've been trying to sleuth out yet another prob on my '84 1.9: >> erratic idle, >> compression noise...
• 85 Vanagon Blowing Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Curt Lewis
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 06:52:27 -0400
  ...The Chilton manual I referenced gave the specs for compression at 116 - 189 psi. I'm thinking that even though I have good compression...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:42:48 EST
  ...1st I would increase the compression through a small (1st oversize rod bearing) offset grind OR European pistons or gasket set(thinner head gasket...
• Re: oil blow-by on new 2.1
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 May 2003 12:54:58 -0500
  Unless it is litterally pouring out, if unusual oil consumption is occuring a compression check is always in order as a first step. Then...
• Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Problem Found
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 06:45:14 -0700
  ...Compression Gasses test via Emissions type sniffer 1000 HC 300 HC 250 HC Leak Down Test 45/65/45/85 Compression 110/105/115...
• Re: RE HP and Torque Specs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 09:47:32 +0000
  ...x 3.4 > > Displacement cu in/cc 120/1970 97/1588 > > Compression ratio 7.3:1 23.0:1 > > Hp (SAE net) @ rpm 67...
• Re: Gas Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 10:27:49 -0700
  ...I was planning to do this last weekend until I ran into the compression clips. I finally got one of them off by opening...
• Re: 82 compression test
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 25 May 1999 12:01:11 -0400
  This is very good resaults. What is important mostly is that they are all about the same. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72...
• Re: Mystery of the ATF amount
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 19 May 2001 01:06:42 -0500
  ...It has a compression fitting type nut on the end of the tube. Buy 4 quarts. I believe it takes 3.5 quarts. I...