Hi everyone,
I've got a van with a bad engine, I was hoping for some advice on what could
be wrong and what can be done.
The van has 160,000 kms on it.  Burns lots of oil.  Body good though so I
figure it is probably worth fixing.  I have experience with VW inline 4
engines but know nothing about the flat fours.
Compression is:
1 - 95 psi
2 - 115
3 - 120
4 - 20
I would rather not have to buy a complete rebuilt engine as I can not afford
that now.
Is it worn out rings?
Bad Head/valve(s)? Both?
Can these engines be re-ringed only?
Should I get pistons with cylinders?
Are there any web resources on rebuilding VW flat fours?
Any advice on removing the engine from the syncro chassis?
I have the 1980 - 84 Bentley but I don't think it is very good.  Newer
version is on hold at the library.

Thanks

Gary