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• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:00:28 -0500
  ...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: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:32:03 -0500
  On the '82 Westy I purchased last month, the compression on the engine (a GEX with about 60k miles on it) read: #1 105...
• AVAILABLE RARE VAN!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 16:55:32 -0500
  ...Specs on my van: - 2.0L - Reads 0lbs compression on #3, still runs OK and has good compression on all other cylinders (105lbs.). May...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:08:02 -0400
  ...Any > ideas as to practical machining processes to REDUCE the compression > ratio? > > Ian >
• '81 Westy - $1500
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 1995 14:43:36 +0600
  ...The engine appears to have a dropped valve seat, so 1 cyl has 0 compression. The others are around 100. Is white (or is...
• Re: mpg, was Retro-f. F.I.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:11:28 -0500 (CDT)
  ...now it's >creeped up to 19.6 and gives every indication of going to 19.7 this summer. > Carbon deposits increasing your compression...
• west coast 87 2.1 engine replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 13:52:32 -0800
  ...smoke and one of my cylinders has around 100 pounds of compression. I was leaning toward going down to faster german auto and getting...
• My latest Buck fixed.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 06:12:50 -0500
  ...I was leaning towards a spark problem, since it is harder for the spark to jump the plug gap at the higher compressions of...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:43:10 -0500
  ...40 may seem low but remember that you only have to seal those compression ring/gasket... http://www.benplace.com/bjp_head2/100_0039...
• Re: Advice on buying a Synchro
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 19:13:44 -0800
  ...However, the engine >does not seem to be leaking any coolant. > >Also, the compression is 130, 140, 125, 135. Is the low compression on...
• Fw: Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:23:12 -0700
  ...something obvious.... > > It's *not* "Fuel-air-fire", it's "sufficient compression, acceptable > fuel/air ratio, and strong enough spark at the proper time...
• Re: White smoke? (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:24:10 -0400
  ...It may take up to 20 miles for a flat lifter to pump up. > > BTW, nice numbers on the compression. > > I think I would...
• Re: Lifter adjustment VOODOO
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:15:28 -0700
  ...A couple weeks ago I measured the compression at 0 >>clearance, then set the lifters to +1 turn and let it sit for TWO...
• Help me with engine replacement options, please (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 18:41:57 EST
  ...This weekend, since it wasn't going anywhere, I decided to check the compression and sh(*&^)*&*%)(*%)*!!!! : 145 PSI, 150 PSI, 145 PSI, 40 PSI...
• Newbie Done Good
  Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 23:35:54 EDT
  ...The compression is good, doesn't overheat at all, tranny is good, a/c sucks (=P) , but the tires are brand new and decent...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 19:14:41 -0800
  ...I went from one turn in to zero lash while doing the compression test. I am told that if I wait overnight the lifter...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:29:51 -0700
  ...28 Apr , 2015, at 6:49 PM, Neil N wrote: >> engine compression test done a while ago by a Vanagon shop showed: >> >> 130 120...
• syncro westfalia fs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 1997 23:48:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...recent >compression check, documented oil changes. see on tom forhan's page under >"for sale" (thanks tom). >reply to above. 10,000 very firm...
• value 1973 Westie
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 13:01:16 -0700
  ...excellent, auto trans good, etc. However, it needs a rebuilt engine. Compression zero in cylinders 3 and 4, and 30 and 50 in 1...
• engine replacement...
  Historical mailing list - pmunce
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:21:11 -0700
  ...Crankcase oil was burnt and zero compression. I have agreed to have the motor replaced and am curious if $3000-$3500 is reasonable. This...
• FREE: Good runing inline 4 engine for Rabbit/Golf/Jetta/Scirocco or economy engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 01:50:21 EDT
  ...It was in good shape with good compression. My parts guy gave it to me after taking it out of a Scirocco for an...
• Seeking Advice for Sluggish Performance
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:18:43 -0600
  ...Recently replaced muffler and catalytic converter New spark plugs Compression between 135-150 Cap/rotor almost new Clean air filter Fuel pressure - 34 at...
• Re: 115HP wasserboxer on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 13:08:51 -0600
  Didn't the Euro WBX engines have higher compression? Somebody? Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf...
• Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging please help
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 08:08:34 -0500
  Tracy; If the bus goes back to a "normal" idle when things dry out, spraying some water on the O2 sensor and it's...
• syncro for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:26:35 -0700
  ...not sure on compression though. asking 4.2K $. But just gotta sell it all in all... located in Moscow ID. color is silver. email...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:25:12 -0700
  ...A compression check is in order on this > one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver
• Re: pissing and moaning coolant
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 29 May 2003 20:21:14 -0700
  I say do the compression test and compare the two heads. One is bad. The mate between the cylinder sleeve and head is not...
• Re: Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:41:13 -0500
  ...Since then, I have sourced some metric compression fittings. The German plastic tubing and ends are still available from my supplier. What is the...
• Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:16:14 -0500
  ...2009/2/27 Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@yahoo.com>: > One last question...any idea where I could buy some of these high > compression pistons? > > ________________________________ > From...
• Seattle Area 2.1L Rebuild Options (NW Connecting Rod vs. GoWesty)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 10:13:07 -0800
  ...30# of compression in cylinder #3 (probably due to a failed valve in my 70K old AMC cylinder head job) coupled with progressive loss...
• Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:58:31 -0800
  ...Difference between North American Engines and European Engines I have DJ-code in my Westy.� Internally the engine has high-compression pistons.� The timing...
• What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 20:56:28 -0700
  ...Why am I getting compression out of #3 at less than 100 PSI while other three are all at 150? My westy does run...
• Re: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:38:43 -0500
  ...I don't even do compression check anymore, i look at the engine, drive the van, touch the engine for vibration and i know...
• Re: Help!: Passing CA smog with a modified VW engine
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 May 1996 11:29:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...all the upright-engine buses and bugs, with compression ratios of 8:1 or less, run on virtually any kind of gas available in...
• CS diesel block with turbo-charger
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Dec 1996 03:24:25 -0700 (MST)
  ...Have you had your Vanagon out for a prolonged drive at say 60 mph (100 kph) ? Any compression or ring problems to date? Maybe...
• how to identify bad lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 13:19:52 -0700
  ...I do have a compression tester guage. If people think it is the lifter, I'm willing to give it a go. I can...
• Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 21:17:57 EDT
  ...His answers were very interesting, rather cheap and basically fly in the face of conventional wisdom (bigger valves, more compression, etc) yet makes alot...
• Re: Diesel Caveat: Case in point!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 17:05:40 -0700
  ...meters) the main symptom of no cold starts is lack of compression. Many times people have asked me why they bought their diesel (any...
• Step-cut heads?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:47:28 -0800
  ...What, exactly, is step-cutting? I presume that this lowers compression. I've never read about anyone having this done when getting their heads...
• Ring job?
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:18:12 -0700
  ...I was looking for a low compression problem of 25 lbs in cyl 1. (the rest are about 130lbs) But only found a worn...
• Re: Opinions on 82 AC Westy
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:59:29 -0800
  ...When doing the compression test, pay attention to Cyl 3. That cylinder like to eat seats. Been there, done that. Of course, it's...
• 1984 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Hamburg
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 16:08:55 -0800
  ...battery system 200k mi on od Unknown mi on Canadian rebuilt Compression pretty good I faithfully maintained it for about 10 year it has...
• What Octane Fuel is best? [was RE: How do anti-ping additives work?]
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Fri, 21 May 1999 08:18:42 -1000
  ...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: While we are onthe topic....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:09:10 -0700
  ...This is required in higher compression engines where the gas without octane enhancers would start burning all by itself before the spark simply from...
• Re: engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Peter Pollard
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 16:02:21 -0500
  ...Also replaced O2 Sensor, Spark Plugs as well as a compression test and all cylinders showing 145psi even which I forgot to mention sorry...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:23:11 -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: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 15:51:54 -0400
  ...cited compression results are such that it would be surprising not to pull a healthy 20" vacuum with engine at part throttle. vacuum at...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 22:16:11 -0700
  ...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: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:42:23 -0700
  ...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: E85 thermodynamic advantage?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:16:50 -0400
  ...Ethanol can run higher compression ratios and combustion pressures which equal higher volumetric and thermodynamic efficiencies via a better burn even at the same...
• Re: 85 Westy stumbling?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:37:52 -0400
  ...Come find out the Lifters were over chargeing and floating the valves so I would loose compression and everything else. I rebuilt this motor...
• Re: 78 bus making strange sounds at star
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 12:45:11, -0500
  ...climbing a hill is probably "pinging" due to the rather high compression (165??). Was this engine ever rebuilt (heads)? Like oversize cylinders or anything...
• Re: jump!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 10:47:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...are open slightly, which would mean that the cylinders have no compression. I'm assuming that when the engine is turned over a few...
• Re: '81 Vanagon, general overhaul question and paint color question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 10:02:20 -0700
  ...My '81 Vanagon is going to get a new 2L long-block from GEK (sp?) as > the old one lost compression (zero) in two...
• Re: FS: 91 engine complete. Napa, CA ( + Smog and Compression numbers)
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:31:40 -0700
  ...The compression numbers are from a local garage taken yesterday. (Apr 8th) 1 (145) 2 (155) 3 (140) 4 (155) These are the most...
• Re: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!! update1
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:10:10 -0500
  ...Sure, low compression and fuel injection issue come in 2nd and >3rd, but I don't have hot and cold start issues which both...
• 1.8 litre help
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 1 May 2022 00:26:50 -0500
  ...We have replaced spark plugs, fuel filter, fuel pressure seems ok, compression also ok. I believe 1.8s are digifant. Anybody out there familiar...
• Re: coolant light flashing on startup
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 2 Dec 2018 09:12:53 -0600
  ...There is no coolant level change and I do not > have a compression leak into the cooling system. Anybody experience this? Very early 1985...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:41:44 -0600
  ...A 75 psi difference in compression pressures would bother me, bother me a lot. Rob becida@comcast.net At 7/25/2011 09:47...
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:50:23 -0500
  On Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:06:04 -0800, Stephen Cebula <sfcebula@YAHOO.COM> wrote: "I'm looking at an 84 Westy on Saturday...