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Subject:Re: Compression Test on Aircooled 1600
From:Alan J. Flint
Date:Fri, 14 Jan 2000 06:43:15 -0800

On Fri, 14 Jan 2000, Phil Marston wrote:

> Some quick pointers please about compression testing.
>
> 1 - Should the engine be hot or cold when you test ?
Hot
> 2 - Should you keep the remaining spark plugs in or take them all out ?
All out
> 3 - Anything else I should know (i.e disconnect the coil etc...)
Yes, just ground the HT wire

>
> Thanks
>
> Phil
> T25, still cold.
>
>
Alan
'87 Syncro Westfalia