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• Re: '90 2.1: What are the chances that I just fried my engine? UPDATE 2
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:10:34 -0700
  ...04 AM, Jim Cochran <mxsailor@gmail.com> > wrote: > Bentley says that compression should not be lower than 116 psi. > Think 1 & 2 cyls. are...
• Re: Was Techron, now MMO
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:00:24 -0400
  ...It had low compression. he said he took out the spark plugs and put a few ounces ATf in each cyl then left it...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:10:15 -0500
  ...The engine break-in period was >>run to completion and a compression test done. Compression was right on >>for a new engine. Oil was...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:55:42 -0400
  ...Is this the cause of my engine compression problem? I wonder how they got damaged though. The rings were not even touched during my...
• Re: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 21:01:17 -0400
  ...These conditions can be caused by over advanced timing, lean fuel mixture, or excess carbon causing increased compression. Unbalanced/worn injectors or small vacuum...
• FS: 81 ASI Riviera Camper
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 09:15:50 -0400
  ...FOR SALE: $2700 obo 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon ASI Riviera Camper: - PICTURES AVAILABLE - 2.0L - Reads 0lbs compression on #3, still runs OK and has...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 18:56:54 -0600
  ...Everything was good, compression, ran good, etc. Problem was, in spite of the engine running smooth like a champ, it was gutless. Would barely...
• Cylinder Heads 1970 cc Engines
  Historical mailing list - Archie J. Lopez
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:09:19 -0700
  ...whats so hard about an 85 mm bore under much less compression? Can you clear up my understanding of the problem? Archie at dukbush...
• Head gasket/seals
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 16:56:09 -0700
  ...a smaller seal that recuces the deck height to increase the compression of the motor. Does anyone know how to get this kit? My...
• Re: Use Quantum A/C compression in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 14:52:43 -0500
  What is the model number of your compressor? Mine is a Samden 508. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy >I have an A/C compressor from...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 02:53:41 -0500
  ...Mine loses 20 psi of compression if I even > adjust the lash to zero, let alone any preload. As I said before, when it...
• Re: 80 to 84 parts swap.What will work?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:45:25 EDT
  ...a good running 2.0L aircooled engine w/ good compression is worth at least $600 or so
• Re: Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:36:19 -0600
  ...This spreads the load and protests against damaging the threads either by compression of the end of the stud or missing and hitting the...
• Re: Octane smoctane
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 26 May 2007 11:57:02 -0700
  ...after the compression has dropped 10-30psig) there's little problem with pre-ignition, with any octane, since the compression ratio has been lowered...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 12:22:08 -0400
  ...Low compression, more test results The lash caps were added, so I was told (and from what I remember) because there was not sufficient...
• Re: Diesel question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 12:20:23 EDT
  ...Finally, how is your compression? It doesn't sound exactly like a compression problem, but if the above doesn't help, it may be...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 07:15:20 -0400
  ...To: G. Matthew Bulley; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Re: Compression Question Uh-oh! So what's the best brand of oil to...
• Re: TAPPING SOUND
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 22:06:38 -0400
  ...It merrily flies up and down in the cylinder, creating compression, and transferring the power of the expanding gasses into motion. It's a...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 3 May 2010 08:02:01 -0500
  ...timesert" thing be the source of low compression if it was incorrect? A couple of compression tests several months ago showed this cylinder low...
• Re: Gene Berg and wasserboxer performance
  Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 16:23:49 +0100
  ...did not play havoc with the >cylinder head due to increased compression ratio, would it not make >the engine work harder at high rpms...
• Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:00:19 PST
  ...I had compression pressure in the coolant system. I understand that I may have not had the heads "sand blasted" cleaned the first time...
• Re: Cooling system over pressurizing?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:14:26 -0700
  ...is a leak between a cylinder and head and that a compression > or exhaust stroke is over pressurizing my cooling system. > -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: Brake light comes on and van won't start
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:02:53 -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...
• New Engine Gas Mileage Report
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:03:52 -0400
  ...nothing 200 miles per tank, note that this with with poor compression on 2 heads. With the rebuild now I am seeing 320 miles...
• Westy service question
  Historical mailing list - John Zebatto
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 07:43:46 EST
  ...The first thing I want to do is get a compression test. I have always used dealers but given the expense and increasing lack...
• problem 86 camper weekender
  Historical mailing list - aj
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 21:43:21 -0800
  ...rough running engine and some black smoke at the the exhaust. Compression is good , timing and idle at specs. tempsensor2 checks out although it...
• Re: Getting 8 miles to the gallon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 19:49:57 -0400
  George; Do a compression check first to make sure all four cylinders are OK. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab, 60...
• Re: Alternative way of reinstalling cylinder liner
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 14:53:40 -0500
  ...that the cylinder can slide back in ? or is there a ring compression tool available that will work for the vangon engine ? Thanks Terry
• Re: Here's something you don't seeeveryday....
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:52:35 -0400
  ...Checked the compression and reads 160 PSI on all 4. Planning a TDI swap in a couple years. I missed out on lots of...
• Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 18:28:29 -0700
  ...I bought a compression tester and checked the >> cylinders. It turns out cylinder 4 has a compression of 75 while the >> others are >130...
• Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:55:05 -0700
  ...I am not sure if simply check the compression on a cylinder will clarify this potential condition, as the compression test will not distinguish...
• Re: Re; Marvelous Mystery Oil, and stuck rings.
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 03:22:21 -0800
  ...But I did not check compression yet. I thought it will be way low anyway and I will check when the smell of oil...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:35:44 -0500
  ...It gives us great sadness. > > It has been proposed that my poor numbers might be due to a funky O2 > sensor, or crummy compression...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:40:10 -0500
  ...The increase of compression adds 4 percent to the engine per point of compression. and the very small increase in displacement is not going...
• Re: question for an engineer (Its Tool Time)
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 21:40:22 -0600
  Tony, Compressions Testers General - Well lets see - you've got air cooled, water cooled and a diesel -> probably means two seperate gauges as the...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:18:49 -0400
  ...I have not checked the compression yet, assumed it was OK, until now. I will get a compression tester tomorrow. Timing is right on...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:14:29 -0800
  ...Now are not the connection to the valve block and brake a compression fitting too? On Dec 24, 2007 10:56 PM, Scott Daniel...
• Re: head gasket death...
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 00:14:19 -0000
  ...I compression is good that is all I would do. Charles Michaux ---------- > From: Steven X. Schwenk <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET> > To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU...
• What's a fair price for a rebuilt 2.1 wasserboxer with 10,000 miles?
  Historical mailing list - lakersalex
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:05:48 -0700
  ...Other than a compression test, what should I be asking to determine the quality of the engine? � Alex de Cordoba (323) 801-6543
• "A" head gasket needed
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:13:50 -0400
  ...The compression seal and rubber orings should be fine. Does anyone have an open gasket kit they are strangely tripping over with a single...
• good 2.1 WBX motor for sale, complete
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:58:58 -0700
  ...Good compression and old pressure; no leaks. Have records since about 80,000 miles. This motor has taken me on many great adventures and...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:45:56 -0400
  ...Any > ideas as to practical machining processes to REDUCE the compression > ratio? > > Ian
• Re: Vanagon leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 20:15:30 -0700
  ...29 Mar 1996 17:12:03 -0500 > >My 86 was recalled to check the head gasket/compression, they changed the >gaskets under that recall...
• Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 11:24:23 -0600
  ...It also means less compression since air is less dense to start with, meaning less octane requirement.
• Re: Emergency compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 15:26:48 -0800
  ...14x1.5 threaded tube at the other? Why not use a compression tester hose and unplug the fuel injector associated with the cylinder you...
• Re: what size is the spark-plug thread?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 12:37:07 -0500
  At 12:30 PM 11/9/2001, Matthew Pollard wrote: >I need a new compression gauge- what size are the threads in the vanagon...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 11:12:44 -0700
  more volume equals more head DURING COMPRESSION. It also means more power (more displacement affects both). The advantage of stroke is the displacement AND...
• Re: Replacing piston rings
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:59:48 -0700
  ...I read somwhere that using the 2.0 litre coke bottle plastic label could provide sufficient compression to slip the liner in without removing...
• Re: White smoke? (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Garcia
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:57:35 -0400
  ...EDU> wrote: >Thanks guys for the responses. > >Just finished doing the compression test: 155 155 160 155. >Here are my notes on the spark...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:27:22 +0000
  Is this the first time you are trying to run your new engine? I would check compression on these two cylinders that you are...
• Re: First oil change
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 94 14:10:59 EST
  ...Effects of procedure - compression after initial 30 minute breakin: mixed with none exceeding 120 psi compression after 1000 miles: all cylinders exceed 145 psi...
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:29:43 -0400
  ...Lifters at > 50 > > > degrees. > > > > > > For your situation here, it's not hard to check the compression, > > > Or observe the valves being opened and closed...
• Got skunked yesterday by 2.1L NoStart
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:20:17 -0600
  ...Temp 2 - tried unplugged and shorted tried starting with fuel relay removed quick checked cyl pressure on 2 while plug was out, good compression...
• Re: Cooling system '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:12:28 -0400
  ...this was also revealed to me in a compression test- one cylinder with really low compression… Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Shirewood...
• Re: leak down verdict
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:02:58 -0400
  If you are happy with compression and you are not experiencing oil use I would leave the rings along. I never pull the cylinders...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 08:35:58 -0700
  ...It apparently brought compression in one cylinder back from 90 to 130 or something like that. Scott: would you add these additives after an...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:16:41 -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: 83 Diesel Vanagon timing update.
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:08:40 -0600
  ...Did you have the cam turned while anything was apart? If so, the cam must be in position for the compression stroke. > 5. When...
• Re: Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:39:51 -0700
  ...Low Compression, Longevity of the WBX'er and $20K Vans Not that I doubt you, and I realize it is only a matter of...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Tue, 12 May 2015 07:59:51 -0500
  How does that account for the pump not working when you drove it with your home made tool, by hand? Due to the compression...