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• Intake manifold vacuum?
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 23:17:02 -0400
  ...knowledge I should have 19-20 in Hg will bad compression or compression imbalance cause the vacuum to be less. Cylinder #1 155 Cylinder...
• Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 16:50:25 +1200
  >Muffler shop benders are compression benders, unless the shop has a mandrel >bender. Compression benders produce wrinkles on the inside of the bend, >most...
• Re: Exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:28:28 -0700
  ...What is > the significance of those deposits? The one that looks like having white powder deposits is one that has good compression and good...
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:13:07 -0500
  ...http://www.2carpros.com/dia/how_to_check_compression.htm I also hold open the throttle while the engine cranks. A couple of times...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:23:35 -0400
  ...The front cam lobes or bearings may be worn causing low compression readings on the front cylinders. The leak down test will indicate this...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 22:33:11 -0400
  Rasing the compression by one point gives the engine 4% more power per point of compression that turns out to be 4 hp per...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:58:57 -0700
  ...low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog > --snip-- > NJs emission testing is virtually the same as California > (same company does it). > --snip-- > > Eh...
• Re: doing more brake jobs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:52:41 -0500
  ...Jim > > << In a diesel, there's no such thing anyway,>> > > Really? > > Add 20 to one compression on top of 6 coffee can sized pistons...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:50:30 -0400
  I guess the first thing to do would be to check compression. I have never heard of the lifters over pumping before. I have...
• Re: Gas Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 22:15:41 -0700
  ...Be prepared to wrestle with the factory compression clamps. I didn't >realize how difficult they would be until I tried to take them...
• Re: '84 Vanagon with leaky rings?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 15:18:56 -0800
  ...On the pre-purchase check the compression was uneven... I forget the numbers, but like 25% low on two cylinders. I was going to...
• Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 19:10:26 -0400
  ...Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL? Try the updated lifter adjustments first, then redo the comp test. Make darn sure you use the correct German oil...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:22:20 -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: plug and compression 1990 GL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 06:22:48 -0500
  ...It ran Great > with the old plugs gaped at aprox. .35 > > What compression (dry) should I get > Rick
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:08:48 -0700
  ...brakes (more generically termed engine brakes or compression brakes) do is release the air before compression, preventing the accelerator effect, thus conserving the engine...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:19:50 -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...
• Re: 1982 Air Cooled with compression 110, 110, 115, 115
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 1 May 2007 00:19:47 -0400
  Jake, max compression on an Air-cool in 120psi at most if the CR is standard, on 2.0L you can even go as...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 18:59:22 -0400
  ...What's Wrong With my Compression? > You are probably right. 3 of mine are at 145 - 150 PSI. The #3 is around > 120-125...
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:32:56 -0400
  ...thanks Jonce >> >>>You did a compression test after it sat on a crate for 2 years, and it >>>had up to 170 lbs. compression...
• Re: Engine shot? Odd compression readings
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 20:45:07 -0700
  ...Engine shot? Odd compression readings Just completed my first ever compression check on my 1.9L with 170k on it. Recently had a "bottom...
• Re: NPG+ waterless coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:27:02 -0400
  ...I believe that they are stating that in race cars they can RAISE the compression or GOTO a higher compression in engine design because...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 13 May 2011 15:20:26 -0400
  ...2.1 L (2100 cc) (90 bhp) (Serial # SS) 9:1 compression ratio Wasserboxer EUR: 2.1 L (2100 cc) (112 bhp) (Serial # DJ...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 05:16:45 -0800
  ...Rubber tends to take a "compression set" meaning if you squeeze it too much, it will relax and deform over time. I originally suggested...
• Re: Loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Sat, 3 May 2003 15:44:41 -0500
  its an 81 air-cooled but i agree that I may have lost compression. ds At 04:37 PM 5/3/2003 -0400, you...
• Re: In heat now, '87 Westy on horizon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 15:27:11 PST
  > >>Does someone have the 'specs' on compression for a 2.1L per VW? I know the real > >>world ones run around 110psi (low end...
• Porsche-powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 16:34:32 EST
  ...Image quality is much higher on an image with low compression and 16-bit color depth than it is one with high compression and...
• Re: Compression Test on Aircooled 1600
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 06:59:01 -0800
  At 08:05 AM 01/14/2000 -0000, you wrote: > Some quick pointers please about compression testing. 1 - Should the >engine be hot or...
• Re: doing a compression check
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 18:19:07 +0000
  ...There is no need to inject oil into a cylinder unless you have individual low compression and you're trying to determine whether valve...
• diesel compression testers
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:12:07 -0500
  for those of you that drive and work on diesels i have a question about compression testers. from what i have seen it appears...
• compression test
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 22:27:41 -0700
  Vanagoners, This weekend, I did a compression check on my '90 Westy with 162K miles. Usual procedure, remove all plugs, ground HT lead from...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:40:08 -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...
• Fw: Lost compression
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:43:57 -0800
  ...Lost compression I have a rebuilt engine...currently with 6,000 miles. Compression shows 120 on all with the exception of number one it...
• Re: Euro Vanagons 2.1L have 112 horsies......how do they accomplish t his?.....compression @ 10:1?.....G-cam?
  Historical mailing list - Doublecabguy
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 17:19:40 -0700
  Tony, The 112 Hp "DJ" engine code wasser boxer is running 10 to 1 compression pistons. With a Digijet injection system, with no oxygen...
• Re: Rings or Valve Guides (82 air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:06:06 -0700
  ...So the compression is ok right? > > If the compression is ok, then I should not be getting > oil in the cylinder due to the...
• Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:09:41 -0700
  ...I bought a compression tester and tried it on my parts van 1.9 WBX engine. On two of the cylinders, the gauge would...
• 1.9 rebuild questions (almost done)
  Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
  Wed, 8 May 2002 19:55:06 -0700
  ...Was curious and did a compression check, all cylinders between 100 and 120. That seems a bit low. Questions: Can I expect compression to...
• Re: C.R. & Deck height
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 11:07:18 -0700
  ...of .03" would be on the compression ratio, I decided to build my own spreadsheet to calculate compression ratios, and see what the effect...
• 2nd opinion wtd: Compression vs Head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 10:19:35 -0500
  ...Now, by his estimation, there's no point in doing a compression test on a 2.1 with leaky heads: if the heads leak...
• Re: New member intro and prepurchase ???
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:46:15 -0400
  ...Second, do a compression test, just so you know how is the engine condition in general, if it's bad, stop. A leak down...
• Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 10:13:55 -0800
  I just checked my compression and I wanted to get some list wisdom about the results. The values are as follows: Cyl 1 124...
• Re: Ignition System Question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 15:54:12 -0400
  ...Sounds like a compression problem. Run a compression check. G. Matthew Bulley Principal Bulley-Hewlett & Associates Communications for Organizational Development www.bulley-hewlett.com...
• Re: compression...
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 20:36:26 -0700
  ...At 07:55 PM 10/08/2003, you wrote: >I just received a letter about an engine that has 220, 210, etc >compressions in...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:56:18 +0000
  ...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: How many miles are too many?
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:17:56 -0400
  If I had a mechanic who told me that compression wasn't worth knowing, I would quickly find another mechanic. This is probably the...
• Low compression results accurate?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:38:13 -0500
  ...I wanted to do a compression test on it- the starter and transmission were still connected. I hooked up jumper cables- positive on my...
• Re: another diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:22:33 -0700
  ...Are there differences in compression. Bentley says > 406 psi is minimum compression. Are there methods that would > produce lower results that would be appropriate...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Blowing Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 01:16:18 -0400
  Hi Curt, First you have a compression problem, 180 is too much!!!! (always + or- 10% diff. in PSI between cylinder, no more!!!) and 120...
• Re: Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:01:04 -0500
  OK, thanks... compression fittings at the regulator... Looks like they really are stuck, so anyone have suggestions for getting them loose? At 07:04...
• Re: 1982 Air Cooled with compression 110, 110, 115, 115
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:04:45 -0700
  ...Jake On 4/30/07, Burdett, Jean-Pierre <jp.burdett@spotwave.com> wrote: > > Hi Guys, > > I just did a compression check this weekend and...
• Re: [Syncro] 10K update-2.3 H.O. WBX from Unique Imports
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:35:18 -0700
  ...The high compression ratio was from me running out of time and trusting people too much and not checking things for myself. I had...
• How to Test Compression in Out-of-Vehicle Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 12:47:13 -0700
  ...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: Help Please; engine bogging loseing compression and shutting off
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 16:24:35 -0300
  ...FWIW I'm guessing that compression has nothing to do with your problem, you are loosing spark or fuel. Compression goes slowly over time...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:31:23 -0500
  ...6:1 compression ratio, 34-PICT carburetor > � 1.9 L (1,913 cc) (76 bhp) (Serial # DG) 8.6:1 compression ratio, 2E3 or...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 May 2015 09:20:42 -0700
  ...A compression and leak down test should be done sooner than later. On 5/3/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Those numbers...
• Re: Bad Valve
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:08:05 -0400
  ...just squirt some engine oil into #1, and if compression comes way up, rings are shot. if no or little change, valve(s) are...
• aircooled cyl head removal
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 08:56:46 +0100
  Hi Ron and all, hope you recovered from the 0 compression finding meanwhile. Understood that you removed the engine so should I tell that...
• Re: Wisdom of List Sought
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 09:42:33 EDT
  ...If these two things doing work then check your compression all the way around and try to find out where you are losing compression...
• Re: Engine still won't START!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 May 2002 17:37:14 -0700
  Buy a cheap compression tester, the kind with a hose. Maybe you can borrow one. Check the compression of each cylinder. This is the...
• Re: Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 13:57:45 -0500
  Good post!!!! Good & accurate information Dan... Ben http://www.benplace.com
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:14:26 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > On 11/16/2007 8:26 AM neil N wrote: > > > Hi all. > > > > I bought a compression tester...