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• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 23:45:22 -0600
  ...I've also heard that they have little compression on deceleration, meaning you would have to stand on the brakes all the way down...
• Diesels running CNG/LPG
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:15:39 +1200
  ...Wonder what compression ratio they're using? I believe this is a commercial trial preparatory to making the system available publicly. Here in New...
• 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 18:09:00 -0800
  ...We haven't done a compression check yet, but are planning to. Funny though, she runs well and purrs otherwise. Is this a "normal...
• IT HAS STARTED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 2 May 2005 19:20:24 -0700
  ...air cooled engine. Still needs a thermostat and exhaust gasket change. Compression is 155 all over. Runs great and the interior of the camper...
• Re: For how long have you been here?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:40:48 -0700
  ...Vanagon leaking head gasket My 86 was recalled to check the head gasket/compression, they changed the gaskets under that recall. It might be...
• pressure gauge range for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:08:17 +0200
  ...I can't think of anything higher than 100psi except the cylinder compression, but this simple gauge doesn't fit that application anyway, right...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:37:12 -0700
  ...vanagon as it yielded the highest compression > > (big difference from even 1/2 turn in on a few valves). > I tend to agree with...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - ****************************
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:13:41 -0500
  ...Is this the cause of my engine compression problem? This is to keep everyone posted. I found the real problem eventually by doing a...
• Re: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:20:01 -0500
  ...1) Replace the heads but bottom end is unknown (ran like a top before losing compression). 2) I have a 1.9 TD that...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...DJ-code WBX technical specs > > > And no Katto get the 112i! I also still disagree with the Compression Ratio. > My measured numbers on my...
• exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:36:56 -0400
  ...Problem is that the fiber eventually disintegrates anyway and compression on the metal pieces is reduced. There are solid metal gaskets which I guess...
• Re: 911 motor in a VW transporter
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 13:15:27 -0800 (PST)
  >Is this the 6 cylinder unit or the higher compression 4 cylinder type 4 motor? >The 4 cylinder unit is essentiall that used in...
• Re: Oil O-ring Saga
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 15:35:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...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: Gene Berg and wasserboxer performance
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 00:05:43 -0400 (EDT)
  ...did not play havoc with the > cylinder head due to increased compression ratio, would it not make > the engine work harder at high rpms...
• Re: Why do I smell gas?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:02:49 EDT
  ...Before anything, go back to basics and make sure you have decent compression and are getting good spark. Rich
• new VW club in North Carolina
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Ufer
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 14:24:02 -0500
  ...This month's Tech Session will include a general discussion about compression ratios and how it relates to general engine function. There also will...
• Re: Cooling system weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:17:14 -0400
  ...Turned out to be a leaking compression head gasket that allowed the engine compression to pressurize the coolant. With high pressure in the cooling...
• Re: Wanted: comments on my compression test results
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 12:03:57 -0500
  ...comments on my compression test results In <110.396b6499.2e933bd1@aol.com>, on 10/04/04 at 07:50 PM, Don Deitke <DVWImports@AOL...
• Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 01:56:34 -0500
  ...jonathan On Thu, 17 Mar 2005, Shawn Wright wrote: > As an experiment, I did a compression test on my '88 2.1L from dead...
• Re: setting yout timing
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 1 May 2001 23:24:42 -0500
  ...That makes it > easier on the battery and starter when checking the compression. The > compression should be around 130 pounds or so......all of...
• Re: type 4 engine noise(long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 21:27:32 -0400
  ...Do another compression and leak down test to determine if there is a compression problem. If it is the gasket at the top of...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:30:03 -0400
  Both of those internal compression leaks were due to the studs failing to maintain tension. If the new heads were bad, they would have...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Aug 2018 to 6 Aug 2018 (#2018-237)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 7 Aug 2018 09:39:41 -0400
  ...With the transmission on neutral you should be able to turn the > engine through the compression strokes without the belt slipping. If the > belt...
• Re: White smoke?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:34:49 -0500
  ...You need to have a compression test done immediately before further driving, or you could cause a catastrophic engine failure, resulting in so much...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 11:03:13 -0700
  ...fan switch - new water pump - new thermostat - new temp2 sensor - new cat convertor and O2 sensor so it's not the compression on the...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:06:03 -0400
  ...ALSO a very common reason for carb conversions is bad compression in a cylinder!fuel injection will not run ok but a carb will...
• 97 EV Info
  Historical mailing list - Charles J Taft
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 20:00:09 -0700
  ...187K, going strong wishing I had the 1956 Karman Ghia, high compression heads, dual carbs, and Abarth muffler that my dad owned in the...
• Latest info on the '83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:14:03 -0800
  ...Tires (not truck tires though, so they'll be replaced soon) '96 head gaskets ($$$) water pump Compression (done today) 160,160,170,170 -Craig
• Update on the '83 I was looking at
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 15:16:18 -0800
  ...It also failed emissions, and it was a little slow to pump up pressure during the compression test on the #1 cylinder. The mechanic...
• re. What was the last word on which type of gas to use?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:05:37 -0700
  ...They are low compression ratio engines. I've never read the owners manual though..... Gary Lee
• Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:32:18 -0700
  > What I see is that > the new AMC springs have less pressure 64 pds installed height and the used > OEM springs average 74 pds...
• Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 13:48:50 -0700
  ...If you are running lean, a high compression ratio, cheap gas or too-far-advanced spark, you may melt your engine. Compression ratio is...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:52:52 -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...
• the difference between early motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 96 13:08:30 +0100 (CET)
  ...Bore and stroke 75mm X64mm (1131) Compression ratio 5.8:1 Mushroon-shaped air filter until 1949 there after the T-Shaped Filter. Thermostat...
• Re: it was just a small leak on the left head in the front of the head
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 10:41:25 -0500
  ...Think > that perhaps I could just tighten the head a bit to > solve the problem I checked the compression before the > attempt. left front...
• Re: Recipe for Diesel #1
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 15:06:43 AST
  ...I'd be very reluctant myself to subject highly explosive gasoline to diesel engine compression loads. Wait for further posting. tim s.
• Re: Canadian Vanagon Motors
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 11:22:52 PDT
  ...No coolant loss in last 10k (since I bought it), burns about 1/2 litre of Mobil 1 every 3000 km, compression about 125...
• What is a 1.9L engine worth?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 17:06:15 -0800
  ...What is the average price one can expect for a 1.9L boxer? No leaks and decent compression, all goodies like exhaust, fuel injection...
• THANK YOU KYLE!!
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:33:35 -0600
  ...Kyle called this AM and suggested that I dismantle my compression checker and blow 30 to 40 psi back into the cylinders to check...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:34:57 -0500
  ...Check your compression and then the crankcase venting system. It could be just a plugged or collapsed breather hose. George
• Re: 060412 smog tests
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:43:19 -0400
  ...Another thing that came to mind; do a compression check. One of the times my 86 failed was due to a burnt exhaust valve...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:18:04 -0800
  On 11/16/2007 11:04 AM Jake de Villiers wrote: > I'm sure your neighbour would be happy to help. > > Don't you...
• Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:32:38 -0700
  ...I still need to check the compression. I hope that the new plug condition will be tell-tail in helping find a problem injector...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 05:29:38 -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: Power steering lines R & R
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 08:54:24 -0400
  ...for a compression clamp. After removing the rubber cushion, it was obvious that water and salt had worked its magic on the steel lines...
• Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:07:47 -0500
  ...With the plug > removed turning the engine over, theres compression in that cylinder. > We dont have a compression guage yet, but we know its...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:48:22 -0400
  ...low compression *(run MMO for a tank, then add Motor Honey for the test) 3.. crusty valves or injectors (run a bottle of Techron...
• Re: Stalling 1.9l Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:39:02 -0800
  ...In my case it is a worn out engine with low compression when cold. Solution? Replace the engine. Hopefully your solution will be cheaper...
• '76 2.0L FI.....For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 11:26:42 -0700
  ...The compression and power on the Bus are still good... it's averaging 20mpg. If anyone is interested e-mail me back at the...
• Re: Overheating symptoms? [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 13:31:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...Take measures to correct the pinging > asap (like higher octane gas, retard timing, lower compression). > BUY AND INSTALL GAUGES - It's one of those...
• FW: abandoning gurus
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 11:37:33 -0800
  ...Injectors checked ok, compression, etc. What could it be? Otherwise, Vanagonning is fine. Thanks for a great website. --Spider Johnson
• Mark Stephens six-stud system
  Historical mailing list - Brian W. Block
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:30:27 -0700
  ...I am experiencing loss of compression from leakage around cylinder head. Am considering going to the "six stud system" from Mark Stephens-- This includes...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:20:30 -0800
  ...Now it burns oil and has low compression so I am replacing it this spring with a 2.1. I have done excellent PM...
• Re: Euro Vanagons 2.1L have 112 horsies......how do they accomplish t his?.....compression @ 10:1?.....G-cam?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:47:42 EST
  As I have indicated before, if you want the straight skivvy on the differences in the euro versions of the 2.1L WBX and...
• looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 23:17:38 -0600
  ...Or should I bump the wasserboxer up in displacement and compression ratio and keep it somewhat stock....hmmmm....no 5 spd w. this one...
• Alternate fuels
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:05:41 -0700
  ...the Brazilian produced VW Fox digifant motors come with a lower compression head) Then of course we've been the rounds on biodiesel a...
• leak tests
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 13:00:07 -0500
  ...If I've got a head leak, does it stand to reason that it will show up in _both_ a compression and a coolant...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:18:53 -0500
  ...The first mechanic reported the compression and leak down results: #1 120 psi 10% (source unknown) #3 80 psi 15% (exhuast vavle) #2 170...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:33:42 -0700
  --- Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote: > David, > One possibility might be the clips were not seated good and popped out. The > wrist pin then...
• Re: AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 18 May 2008 09:55:35 +0200
  ...six-cycle engine! > aren't the six cycles something like > intake-compression-combustion-exhaust-depression-acceptance? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > '90 Vanagon GL...