You have a problem with your #1 journal in the crankshaft in all likelihood.
The journal enables oil to flow to the connecting rod.  The pressure of the
oil forces oil between the rod and the crank, and lubricates the cylinder.
If you are not getting oil to #1 cylinder, then the problem is in the
oiling. My guess is the journal.

Z

-----Original Message-----
From: Zoltan [mailto:zol@FOXINTERNET.NET]
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 9:43 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Fw: DRY first cylinder - why?

----- Original Message -----
From: Zoltan <mailto:zol@FOXINTERNET.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 7:04 AM
Subject: DRY first cylinder

Hi all engine knowers.

I have just taken a 1.9 L apart and I noticed, as I took off the valve cover
that there was no oil in the area there.
This engine had no compression on the first cylinder and also started to
knock.
After taking off the cylinder head, I noticed that #1 had heavy wear on the
lining.
Also all spark plugs were very heavily loaded with black deposits.
I did not yet taken the liners out, or the pistons.
What is the reason for the apparent lack of oil in the area?
What could have caused the failure in the first cylinder?
Why so much soot on all the plugs?
What do I need to check, test and do?
The compressions are 165 all other three, #1 was 45.
Would any of you know about this?
I would certainly highly appreciate the help now, the engine is on the
"operating table".

Zoltan
Happy Easter weekend for all.
Today I look forward to a great finish of the Masters.

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