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• Re: Proper Compression for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 20:33:15 -0400
  Richard Ferguson wrote: > > I have a rebuilt 2.1 in my 85 Westie and was wondering what the proper > compression readings should be once...
• Re: compression...
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 20:23:12 -0700
  ...Z --- zolo <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote: > I just received a letter about an engine that has > 220, 210, etc compressions in each cylinder. I...
• Re: '81 update
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 12:40:49 -0400
  ...I still wouldn't push the motor > too hard because who knows what condition the valves are in (though > the compression did test high...
• Re: Eurospec egines?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 10:22:39 EST
  David; How was the high compression achived? Different pistons? Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On...
• Compression Ratio, Sensitivity Test
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:21:54 +0000
  Volks, In doing the measuring for calculating the compression ratio for your engine, one might wonder to the degree of accuraccy needed in making...
• Re: blown brake line
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:16:52 -0400
  At 11:22 PM 8/12/2009, Andy Morse wrote: >bought 3/16 brass compression fittings (says not to use them on >brake lines...
• Re: [*sp@m*] Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:40:37 +0100
  ...Start with a (hand)warm engine, so piston and cylinder are closer to working temperature, measure compression, that some oil in the cylinder, and...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:08:00 -0800
  Neil, I take comfort in knowing that I'm not the only one who wasn't born with a compression tester in my hand...
• Re: Tired 1.9L WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 11:39:31 -0700
  ...Jim James Ballen wrote: > -current compression test results: 110-150-100-150 #3 cylinder showed 60 > before adjusting valves, but then came up to...
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:23:18 -0500
  One of the important things to note in a compression check is that all the cylinders are at the same (or very similar) values...
• Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:46:17 -0400
  ...So yes, there would be a difference in compression as Scott mentioned. Also I've read about some cheap aftermarket pistons yielding lower compression...
• 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:06:04 -0800
  ...on the original motor.� He sent me a copy of the compression test he had done in 2007 when he bought it.� It shows...
• Compression check procedure question
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 09:48:16 -0700
  Hi Listees, In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1 liter engine, he mentions having the throttle open fully...
• Re: 89 2.1 compression questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 23:31:38 -0500
  ...with high compression, to make sure it is opening. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:12:42 -0700
  ...How do you check compression? > >>> > >>>I was told by a mechanic that when checking compression for a 4 cylinder > >>>engine I should get 4...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:07:02 -0400
  Worn camshaft lobes normally don't result in low compression readings. It's more likely to be worn rings Sent from my iPhone On...
• One more question before the rebuild.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 May 1996 20:38:56 EDT
  ...A compression test revealed compression of 130# in the number 1 and 2 cylinders and 0# in the 3 and 4 cylinders. I finally...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:55:37 -0700
  ...1 (right front) compression > 120, plug looks normal. > # 2 (right rear) compression > 120, plug also looks normal. > # 3 (left front) compression > 120, plug indicates...
• Re: aligning distributor
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 09:37:41 -0500
  On a 4 cycle engine, the distributor should be inserted when the #1 cylinder is at TDC for the *compression* stroke, i.e. valves...
• 84 Westy Compression Test
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 08:18:52 -0800
  I just did a compression test on my 84 Westy which has 153K on the clock (I presume that this is the original engine...
• Re: Compression test results
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 22 May 1999 21:14:15 -0400
  ...Compression test results Tested the sunbus's compression today and got the following: (front) #1 120 -- #3 120 #2 160 -- #4 145 I did...
• Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:18:00 -0400
  ...This past weekend I adjusted the valves and checked the compression before and after the adjustments. A recent discussion on the list encouraged me...
• no compression
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Tue, 6 May 2003 19:21:21 -0500
  ...The driver's side rear cylinder has 0 compression. I really want to do the work that is required to get my van back...
• Re: actual numerical readings off Compression test?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:18:56 -0700
  re And what kind of PSI are people commonly getting from compression tests on various motors? the spec for an ABA is 145 to...
• Re: 82 compression test
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 25 May 1999 12:09:41 -0400
  ...What was the compression right after break in? Any reason to suspect it has dropped, or has it been low the whole time? On...
• Re: Excessive Oil Usage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Feb 95 16:01:56 PST
  >> >> >>>Is there a good way of determining which parts are broken? >>>The engine is developing good compression though. >> >>If you've measured the compression...
• Re: 84 temp. gauge and idle stabilizer electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Tasha
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 22:58:19 -0400
  ...Otherwise, compression pressure seemed to be blowing out of cylinder rather than other way around. Coolant did get quite a bit of black, sooty...
• Re: NPG+ waterless coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:53:48 -0400
  Hi Karl, "Higher compression and power" FROM AN ANTIFREEZE? I think that's a bit of a stretch. Claims like that make me highly...
• Re: Enlightment needed Valves Question WBX 1.9
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:28:11 -0400
  Absolutly, I intend to have the mechanic do a compression test first. Thanks, Tony On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Dennis...
• Re: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:05:14 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-28 09:21:43 EDT, blosskf@APCI.COM writes: << I've searched the archives about compression testing, but...
• Re: Shaft and compression
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 07:14:38 -0500
  Joel D Shortlidge wrote: > > > Also my brother tested the compression on his '87 Syncro. He followed > all the directions for the tester and it...
• Re: Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 09:55:14 -0500
  ...You will not have any more > compression leaks. Bob Donalds reply the oring at the top of the cylinder has never and will never...
• FS: strong running 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 17:45:53 -0800
  ...Runs strong, good compression, heads resealed 10k miles ago. Original engine in my wife's 87 Syncro where is still resides, 150k. Come drive...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:59:07 -0800
  > And aren't you changing the compression by flycutting both > sealing > surfaces, just to get the proper sealing dimension at the > water > surface? I...
• Re: Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:33:47 -0600
  > > 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: How to Test Compression in Out-of-Vehicle Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:56:54 -0400
  Can any Listee tell me a method for a DIYer ( do it yourselfer) to test the compression in an out-of- vehicle engine? Assume...
• Re: Coolant Puddle at #4 Spark Plug Well
  Historical mailing list - Walter Stephens
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 17:51:03 -0700
  ...Coolant Puddle at #4 Spark Plug Well > Hi; > Pulled my spark plugs to do a compression test as I've > been having to add...
• Bus Farts ('81 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 20:55:04 -0600 (CST)
  ...Several times over the last 6 months my '81 Vanagon (159K, new heads 100K) has experienced what appears to be a loss of compression...
• compression test
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 13:47:07 -0700
  Hello All, I have just done a preliminary compression test on my '90 Westy with 140K miles. The figures are: #1=118, #2= 125...
• Re: New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:37:35 -0700
  I performed a compression test today on the engine and found 140 for cylinders 1 and 4, and 155 for cylinders 2 and 3...
• Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 00:09:39 +0000
  ...However now when I turned the starter on the van the engine acts like it has no compression and will not start. I have...
• Re: unclassified Compression and other topics
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 May 2004 18:37:53 -0500
  ...This in about >5000 miles. >I asked for an analysis of the coolant for combustion gases and I also asked >for a compression test...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:11:35 -0800
  ...I think the main 2 reasons to use a knock sensor are 9:1 and higher compression, and use of forced induction (turbo/supercharger...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:35:30 -0400
  ...How do you check compression? > > I was told by a mechanic that when checking compression for a 4 cylinder > engine I should get 4...
• Re: Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 11:56:46 PDT
  ...a >hot > >engine. > >I've always been told that a cold compression test was worthless. > >Bill > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN...
• SF East Bay Machine Shops?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 13:30:07 -0700
  ...I pulled the head off of one of my vehicles due to somewhat low compression on that side and notice that one of the...
• =?windows-1252?Q?COMPRESSION_=7B=23=7E=3C=A9=3E=7E=23=7D_Why_s?= =?windows-1252?Q?o_low=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:29:25 -0300
  ...So I check the Compression, ugh!, low, low, low 1 = 60 2 = 90 3 = 60 4 = 0 So this is it: what else could...
• Motor out of balance: a bad idea; was: compression
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 09:26:22 EST
  ...100 psi is plenty of compression. The fact that it is not even is a minnor problem. >> I would disagree with that. 100 psi...
• low compression
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 20:55:47 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So I pulled plugs and ran compression test on all four cylinders #3 & #4 had 120 pounds #2 had 80 and #1 had zero...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 19:49:07 -0500
  ...As I have always > > understood it, in gasoline engines, "compression braking" relied on > > the compression stroke to provided resistance to slow down the vehicle...
• compression ratios for '87 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 13:13:05 -0600
  ...The owner has gone over the plugs/wires, distributor cap/rotor, O2 sender, and compression. Timing has not been checked yet. Compression was 120...
• Re: (compression problems)
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 20:49:15 -0600
  ...How to test to see which is causing the compression loss is >fairly simple. Put a tea spoon of oil into the combustion chamber...
• Re: RE> Excessive Oil Usage/15 Inch wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 15:32:51 -0400
  ...test the compression >b. squirt some (2-3 Tbsp) oil into plug hole >c. test the compression > This works best in engines with vertical...
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - WaywrdCyc
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 07:20:38 EST
  ...To see where the compressed air is going ,after turning the engine over to get compression use an old stethescope to listen for leaks...
• Re: 1.9 heads on 2.1 engine. Why
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:39:12 -0400
  ...Compression leaks front the head gaskets, are a big problem in Vanagon now...And your increasing the compression ratio? IMHO your reliability is at...
• Puzzling valves...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 17:26:11 -0800
  ...Checked compression and found none. Adjusted valves again and again until there was nothing to adjust anymore. Then there was compression but not very...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:56:14 -0400
  Stan writes: " Check the compression. You could have valve seats floating that just haven't dropped yet." Well, that does kind of fit the...
• Wanted: ONE Piston Ring (or: Bonehead move #27 today)
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:30:44 -0400
  ...Does anyone have a single, new, second compression ring for a 2.1 WBX? This is the middle one, between the top compression ring...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:23:18 EDT
  ...Compression was fine, but the leak down test revealed that #3 cylinder wasn't holding compression. Unfortunately I can't give you a fix...
• Re: Compression test on 1982 aircooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:02:08 -0400
  ...Bently manual compression check values for this engine are taken with a minimum oil temp of 86deg F Compression pressure values, 87-131psi Wear...