In a message dated 8/11/01 9:53:30 AM, mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

<< At about 3000 miles on the new engine, we just had a chance to re-measure
the vacuum, fuel pressure and compression.

Fuel Pressure at idle - 34 Connected  38-39 Disconnected

Engine Vacuum at idle - 10 >>

Gentlemen,

There seems to be something wrong here. While I am, fortunately, very
uninformed as regards the water boxer engine, this idle vacuum level seems
dangerously low. On my 8V 1.8L inline 4 (RV) Digifant engine, I maintain an
idle speed of 700 rpm and hold a sea level vacuum of 17 to 18 inches. Never
saw a vehicle with proper valve and ignition timing draw less than 15 inches
at sea level.

Just a comment for what it may be worth.

Frank Grunthaner