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• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 4 May 2000 13:42:46 -0400
  ...Brought the compression to about 140 psi, (about 7.5 to 1). Runs great, but yes, a little warmer than stock. I have a...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:21:19 -0700
  If the valves were so bad that the cylinders were doing nothing, compression would be far below 100 pounds. What is it in the...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:47:37 -0400
  ...When I get the car back this evening I will redo all the test, including compression myself to see if I get the same...
• Re: leak down verdict
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:46:33 -0500
  ...leak down verdict If you are happy with compression and you are not experiencing oil use I would leave the rings along. I never...
• Should I buy this Diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  19 Jul 1995 04:20:24 -0400
  ...Should I get the compression checked? Should I buy it and sell my trusty little '80 Rabbit that I've tinkered with over the...
• What do you think? -buying advice question
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent {RESE~Nutley}
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 11:22:21 -0500
  ...Does any one know what range is acceptable compression for the 1.9? Regards, Vince Pernice [text/html]
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 2 May 2004 04:53:14 +0000
  ...into >the spark plug hole, do the compression test again on that cylinder, if the >compression rise = ring or piston side problem, if it...
• Re: Ring job?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 20:57:38 -0500
  ...If you think the low compression was related to the head you still need to do a good micrometer inspection and verification on the...
• Timing the 2.1L Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:23:47 -0700
  ...O2 sensor, Temp Sensor, Compression, Timing etc. Yesterday we were finally able to meet and do just that. Results: O2 sensor - good Temp Sensor...
• Re: DRY first cylinder - why?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 14:28:03 -0600
  ...This engine had no compression on the first cylinder and also started to knock. After taking off the cylinder head, I noticed that #1...
• Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Wed, 5 May 2004 12:48:27 -0400
  ...Good thing your not stuck in the woods Now the tech question: -Is the cylinder gone (broken) -Take compression, come back to us -can...
• Re: Aircooleds and Airplanes
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 08:39:09 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the inside? I vaguely remember from my pre-VW life (high compression V8s) that some people were using water injection to combat detonation and...
• RE HP and Torque Specs
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  7 Mar 1996 21:35:57 -0800
  ...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: BTDT?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 21 May 1998 17:48:50 -0700
  ...TDC is when piston #1 is at it's highest level on the compression stroke. 6deg BTDC means that the plug will fire when...
• Car buyer's inspection
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 17:15:46 -0800
  ...specifics to check out? Obviously they look at the usual stuff (compression, tune up parts, linkages and all that) but was wondering if there...
• Re: ECU Chip 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 16:59:35 -0500
  ...the higher compression ratio adds 4% plus I think they have an exhaust with less back pressure and the rest comes from the ECU...
• 2.1 in a 85........
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 12:08:34 -0800
  ...s next smog test and he expressed some concerns with confiiciting compression and other stuff in going from a 1.9 to a 2...
• Power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:18:33 -0400
  ...The leak is between the compression fittings at the flexible lines and somewhere ahead of the rear axle. It is definitely in the solid...
• Re: Made the mistake of checking compression
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Sep 2012 19:45:16 -0400
  ...Made the mistake of checking compression Great advice Dennis, thanks. This van was run in very dusty conditions for a large portion of its...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 13:50:20 -0800
  ...I had also asked them if they could clean up/smooth the surface area under the compression gasket (where the head mates with the...
• Re: engine I4 swap done, get more power????
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 May 2000 13:34:20 -0700
  ...Unfortunatly with the cam you might get 105 to 110hp - the problem with the Cabriolet engine is it is 8.5:1 compression ratio...
• Re: high nox
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 12:42:18 -0500
  ...If you have low compression then you are probably burning oil which will kill a new cat within a couple of months. Perhaps you...
• Springs, Spacers & Preload
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 02:29:45 EDT
  ...Adding 1 LbF to the spring causes no additional compression. Adding 100 LbsF to the spring causes no additional compression. Adding 200 LbsF to...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 12:43:16 -0500
  ...Low compression, more test results > > > > Well, for those who have been following by email thread about making > > the mistake of checking compression on my...
• 1983 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dr Tim Baines
  Fri, 16 Aug 96 14:36:39 -0400
  Hello all First, I'd like to thank all those who sent me advice on my vanagon's engine rattle and compression. On the...
• Re: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sat, 23 May 1998 14:38:04 -0700
  ...My son near > SLO on the left coast has a 540 beemer that has over 10 to 1 engine > compression ratio and can use...
• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:16:50 -0800
  ...shut. > > It > > is obviously at least somewhat air tight so the compression of the air > > when > > the last door is shut makes the pop...
• Re: White smoke? (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:49:30 -0400
  ...When I did a compression test, the bad one (where the crack in the head was) wouldn't come up to pressure and wouldn...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:40:42 -0400
  ...Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping RE: Compression Braking devices or "Jake" Brakes Trivia question for this thread: Where does...
• Re: e15 designed for
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:11:52 -0800
  ...scott On 12/27/2012 9:36 AM, Mike Riley wrote: > nothing wrong with ethanol in a motor designed for it (much higher compression...
• 87 rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 15:40:08 -0500
  ...Will buy compression tester and oil pressure guage this weekend. Any advice? Thanks!
• Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 5 May 2000 13:52:36 EDT
  ...I' don't know anything more about it...>> All propane fittings should be compression fittings and don't require the tape. Steve Lashley '66...
• Oh oh, power problem
  Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 13:16:38 -0500
  ...This van had a good compression test some six months ago and doesn't have any obvious problems (oil and water stay at their...
• Re: Valve cover leaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 08:34:48 -0600
  ...Check your compression. You might try leaving the dipstick out and running down the road about 50 mph and see how much oil pumps...
• Smoke with injector firing?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 20:09:21 -0700
  ...Now, all cylinder have 120 lbs compression, etc. Does this mean I have a bad injector? The head is new, valves new, etc. I...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
  On the valve adjustment, it is normal and neccasary for the push rods to not be under compression when the cyelinder is at top...
• Re: More questions as the rebuild progresses.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 22:58:03 -0700
  ...The reason for my engine removal is to fix the low compression >found in cylinders 3 and 4. They were running about 60# each...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:01:41 -0500
  ...lost brake line... > > > > > > > > Gang, > > > > Just to answer my curious mind, you guys mention a "no no" for > > compression fittings. I found this site on...
• Re: The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 head off...
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 10 Feb 2017 01:18:45 +0000
  ...The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 > head off... > > Smart volks… > > I finally got sick of bleeding “air” from...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:01:58 -0500
  ...Basically you should have the piston at TDC(top dead center) on the compression stroke to adjust that cylinders lifters. As you know there...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:41:32 -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...
• help, whine, 81 in vermont
  Historical mailing list - David G. Pierson
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 12:13:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...did a compression test: afraid to remove plug #1 because its in too tight and i feel like its stripping (what do i do...
• Hard hot restarting
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 19:53:18 +0000
  ...It could also be a leaking injector which would "wash down" the cylinder walls weakening the piston ring oil seal and causing a compression...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:06:32 -0800
  ...Then check > > compression again. Someone may have messed up the adjustment and if a > > little too tight compression can read low. > > > > Mark > > > > neil N...
• Re: 2.1 wbxer stubblin' idle
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:51:34 -0700
  ...oxygen sensor is unhooked. In the process of cleaning all grounds. Compression is excellent, Leak down excellent. Feel free to pmail me with suggestions...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 08:52:03 PDT
  ...on synthetic oils and changed at 3K > intervals has 140 PSI compression at 160,000 miles, the spec for a brand > new engine (and...
• Re: Plugs...The best plugs around
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 27 May 1998 01:46:12 EDT
  ...You don't by chance have a high compression engine, do you (does your manual spec high test gas only?). Was there any evidence...
• Re: Spring service completed (long)
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 23:44:55 EST
  ...new fuel filter (Bosch) checked brakes (70% remaining on all original brakes) checked engine compression (155/155/155/155) topped up transmission/front diff...
• The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 14:43:12 -0800
  ...Apparently it has something to do with lowered compression ratios (17:1 vs 22:1, and 7:1 vs 9:1 for gas), combined...
• FS: 86 syncro in Bozeman MT $3700
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 08:00:23 -0800
  ...It has 186K on the engine, but "lots of new parts." He says the compression is good and consistant. I got his email address...
• Maybe buying a van..
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 00:02:37 -0600
  ...I'd like to get oil pressure, compression pressure (diesel) and brakes checked at least. Any leads? Also, the current owner thinks that the...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:48:32 EDT
  ...The operative word here is self-tightening as these clamps will adjust to the compression set of the hose material. This is good; not...
• Re: Engine running rich
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 23:17:29 -0400
  ...Do a leak down-compression test and a tune up if indicated. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: why didn't my van start?? Thanks
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:38:37 -0600
  ...I did a compression test and they are all withing 100 - 110. Not great, but at least within specs. More to come when I...
• Re: My Cat is empty
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 17:00:45 -0500
  ...And of course if the car has bad compression or is burning oil it'll quickly roach the new cat anyway. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck...
• Re: My new 85 is blowing smoke
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:14:41 -0600
  A compression check will be a definitive test of the internal condition of the engine. don't go far without getting it done. John...
• Re: Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 20:25:21 -0700
  I'm sitting here patiently waiting for Frank Grunthaner to send in a posting that makes me look like I need my diaper changed...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 19:03:14 -0800
  ...well, check compression, but am sure it's fine. > >Cheers and good luck, Ben (in FL) >www.benplace.com > > "It's NOT the OS...
• Re: Driving on Air
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:55:26 -0600
  ...heater to raise the temperature of the air to raise its compression. The performance is said to remain constant until some point. Jim > > Another...
• Re: Air-Cooled Burping Out Spark Plug
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 14:23:00 -0400
  ...This is not the only problem, of course when you have a new head you have new valves, that mean high compression, the other...