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• Re: waterboxer pinging
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:39:27 -0700
  ...problem ever. > > I missed a few posts, so maybe I missed what the compression ratio is on > this GW engine - still curious about that. > >
• Propex install-Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 23:37:20 -0600
  ...inlet?? Mine came with what appears to be some sort of compression sleeve and nut, and is marked 1/4, which appears to be...
• *** Factory Carburetor Setup. Look at this!! ***
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 16 May 2001 07:43:24 -0500
  ...Is this European or Canadian? More or less power? Higher compression engine? Do you have one of these? Any info? Pics are here: http...
• WTB Looking for Good used 2.0l engine (for Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 13:59:05 -0400
  ...for it, and anything that you know about the motor (mileage, compression, etc). Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 http://www.vanagain.com Phone...
• Valve confusion
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:50:56 -0800
  ...Why would a lifter preset have the valves open during a compression stroke? What am I not getting? Nathaniel
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 20:53:41 -0400
  ...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: opinions on shocks... please
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 09:19:44 -0700
  ...They are about right for a camper, compression is well controlled and rebound has little overshoot. I changed the original Carat springs to stock...
• pushrods, compression, brake parts prices
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 12:49:12 -0800
  Ed, Those are awesome compression numbers- they also seem a bit high, but what's most important is that they're all VERY close...
• Re: water injection
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:26:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The main reason to add it is if you have a very high compression engine where preignition cannot be controlled by other means. one...
• Re: Eurocars 2.2 Engine - anyone have more info?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:47:56 -0400
  ...Higher compression = more heat. I do not know about y'all, but from what i have seen the stock cooling system is pretty darn...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:20:11 -0800
  ...neil N < musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hi all. > > > > > > I bought a compression tester and tried it on my parts van 1.9 WBX > > > engine...
• Roadhaus....partial solution for helping!
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Thu, 6 May 2004 12:54:39 -0400
  ...He is now running stock pistons, still, when we took the compression test a month ago or so, compression was 160psi (+-15) all around...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:44:39 -0500
  ...as usual do a quick run around town > then check compression to see if it is up or gone. if gone i would have...
• Re: Strange won't run issue ..was catastrohic Failure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:26:05 -0700
  ...Strange Catastrophic Failure > The difference in compression is not good, but it would not cause the > mentioned symptoms. I've had some bad running...
• Re: List question - Time to reconsider the ban on posting photos?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:25:00 -0400
  ...Text is efficiently compressible, but even with compression the archives are huge. As Ben said, it's free. So I have trim my replies...
• Oil analysis on worn engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:51:08 -0700
  ...No surprise with the low compression in two cylinders. Iron could be from a worn cam and lifters as well as cylinders and rings...
• 87' Vanagon Motor
  Historical mailing list - Jack Ck by way of Ron Lussier
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 18:23:09 -0700
  ...What is a fair price I can get for my motor? It's runs great, excellent compression, never had coolant leaking problems and really...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 18:18:24 EST
  ...a few times -- readjusted with 1/4 to 1/2 turns -- voila -- good compression, no noise. worked for me, thats all I know. Charlie.
• Is she dead? again.
  Historical mailing list - james peters
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 02:59:02 PDT
  ...Is my engine toast? How can I really tell? Haven't done a compression test or anything yet, just hung my head and cried...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 21:58:50 EDT
  David, These were taken with a Nikon 880 at 3.3 MPixels per picture, the JPEG compression got them down to 672 K per...
• Re: acceleration with air cooled
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:04:47 -0500
  ...It looks like if I could get my compression out of the low 90's, I could have a hot rod after all :-) John
• Re: Diesel Rings!
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 11:02:27 -0800
  Rex, How new is "new"? What are you using as a break-in oil? Have you checked the engine compression? I'm using Deves...
• Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:57:31 -0700
  ...Aside from a compression test, measuring end play, (and of course installing and running!) are there ways to tell if there's anything totally...
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:39:01 -0700
  ...high oil pressure forcing the lifters to hold the valves open, giving no compression. ( Scott's initial suggestion!) Mechanics suggested cause: additive he'd...
• Re: Fizzix, Springs, ride height etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:49:27 -0700
  ...With a spring constant of 1000KG the compression is 1M (MKS) With a K of 10000KG the compression is 0.1M or 100cm. With...
• Re: Fizzix, Springs, ride height etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 17:29:11 -0700
  ...With a spring constant of 1000KG the compression is 1M (MKS) With a K of 10000KG the compression is 0.1M or 100cm. With...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:06:38 -0500
  ...Whooopie!! I > don't know why there was > little compression in number 1, and why it was > sucking through the exhaust > on intake, but...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:13:31 -0600
  ...But the motor does not bump or anything. > > Did the Lifters Over Charge to make the compression go to "0" > I have had that...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:32:27 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 10:24 PM Subject: Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head > Hello...
• Re: performance engine question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 1995 10:43:53 -0700
  ...My question is, will my compression ratio be all >messed up and will I need shims to clear up this problem. if I need...
• Head Gaskets: Fall Leaky; Spring No Leaky
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 17:01:43 -0700
  ...Bought vehicle in September of 2002 after an inspection and compression check. Good compression, no head gasket leaks. Immedately after purchasing vehicle, I drove...
• Re: Zero valve settings
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sun, 5 Apr 2015 08:41:53 -0400
  ...onto the lifters, because they kept > on coming back with no compression until. > So, the normal one or two full turn would not work...
• Re: e15 designed for
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:01:01 -0800
  ...wrong with ethanol in a motor designed for it (much higher compression) it is the combination > of alcohol and gasoline the causes the problems...
• 87 syncro won't start
  Historical mailing list - Growly Bear
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 09:55:51 -0700
  ...The spark and compression are good. The one or two times that it tried to start, it pumped black fuel and white smoke out...
• Re: Gallons to litres
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 21:52:00 -0500
  ...you? Also, is there any way you can tell what your compression ratio is without taking the heads off and measuring this and that...
• '73 Westie for sale
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Tue, 05 Aug 1997 22:24:37 -0700
  ...and the sink faucet/pump not being there. Auto trans. Engine... Compression 30 & 50 in 1 & 2. Zero in 3 & 4. Very possible the...
• Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Ohlenroth
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 16:52:18 -0700
  ...i have tons of stuff the engine was running perfect 135-140 compression all around and NO head leaks i ran it for awhile...
• Re: New bus
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 23:44:43 -0500
  ...I don't think the WBX has high enough compression to use the higher-grade fuel to its full advantage, so I run regular...
• Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 23:12:06 +0100
  --- snipped --- Oh I forgot to add that I noticed a more "exausty" smell eminating when I'm not moving....... --- end snipped ---- When I notice...
• Re: Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:17:59 -0500
  Bill, after over 60 boxer engines in 14 month, believe me, it work! even if your theory make sens, still, wasser wear with gravity...
• Re: Octane smoctane
  Historical mailing list - Erich Bruning
  Sat, 26 May 2007 07:29:14 -0400
  ...This is used in hi-compression engines to prevent pre-detonation. On 5/26/07, Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com> wrote: > I can't...
• Westy Sink Drain Bowl - Broken
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:23:43 +0000
  ...and filed off the fitting flat in hopes of finding a compression fitting tomorrow at the hardware store. David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle TN...
• Re: Cooling Fan - '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:14:00 -0400
  ...Any ideas? Also, the van got a compression test - #1, #2, and #4 were 140# and #3 was 120#. Should I worry about that...
• Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valvetrain noise remains
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sat, 19 May 2012 23:44:48 -0400
  ...lower compression, valvetrain noise remains Why did you see the need to adjust them in the first place? Once properly set up they are...
• Re: How do anti-ping additives work?
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 20 May 1999 20:29:38 EDT
  ...The higher the compression and greater the heat, the greater the danger of pre-detonation. When there is pre-ignition long before the piston...
• Re: broken vanagon..whats it worth?
  Historical mailing list - jacob simpson
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 23:37:19 -0800
  ...it seems like blown heads...they started leaking after an overheat=( > > compression is all over the place but all above 100 > > one sparkplug was...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 13 May 2016 10:49:21 -1000
  ...a half-decent screw-in compression tester at Harbor Freight can be had for 20 bucks or so I imagine. while there, look for...
• Re: odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 15 May 2011 22:59:40 -0700
  ...Almost as if before and after ignition takes place a compression > sound as the engine comes to a stop. The engine runs fine and...
• Re: '90 2.1: What are the chances that I just fried my engine? UPDATE 2
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:43:47 -0400
  ...Anyhow, we did a compression test first - I've been searching the archives for what numbers would be considered "normal" but no matter what...
• Re: head compression leak again!#$%!
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 07:29:49 -0500
  ...head compression leak again!#$%! Mark ------- Sorry to read abt your grief with head sealing problems. Sounds like time to find a pallet and ship...
• valves.....
  Historical mailing list - Gary Nichols
  Tue, 18 Jul 95 9:12:46 PDT
  ...there are warning signs before this usually happens (burned valves = low compression, etc), but preventing it altogether during a rebuild seems to make sense...
• Starting and idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Knud Haugmark
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 22:27:12 +0100
  ...lack of compression, old sparkplugs, platins, too low idle rpm.? Thanks in advance nice people Knud from Denmark
• van fix part deux: intermittant hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Brian W. Block
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 09:46:48 -0600
  Well, I was able to take care of the compression problem on the '83 vanagon (many thanks to everyone on the list for their...
• Re: Cold start woes from a lurker
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 07:26:45 EDT
  ...Your old motor might have turned over easier because the compression was so low. Or it is just a coincidence that your starter was...
• Re: water injection
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 19:10:54 -0700
  ...Big news a long time ago for muscle cars running high compression on relatively low octane gas. > bw > > . >
• passed DE inspection
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:46:14 -0400
  ...2469 (2200) (my mechanic did an oilchange/~filter, tune-up (new points, spark plugs and a new oil pressure switch) before hand) compression was...
• Free! 1.9WB engine for rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:57:39 -0800
  ...Ran great when pulled 5 or so years ago, It just leaked compression into the cooling system. I tried to get the heads off...
• Coolant leak at crankcase mating.
  Historical mailing list - James Jean-Woo Kim
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 05:51:32 -0700
  ...Also, the compression on the rear driver's side cylinder is low (7.5 bar) while other three are around 10 bar. What to...
• Heip!! New engine won't start (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:43:51 -0700
  ...Did cold compression test on #4, got 100 lbs. Yes, the plug wires are properly distributed. Did rough static test of timing and it...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
  ...DJ-code WBX technical specs And no Katto get the 112i! I also still disagree with the Compression Ratio. My measured numbers on my...