

| Subject: | Re: engine woes and choices--need experienced advice |
| From: | Kenneth D Lewis |
| Date: | Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:59:08 -0400 |
John;
I had similar readings on my 86 engine last year. While doing the leak
down I determined the exhaust valve was the weak cylinder's problem
(Listen for source of air escaping). I had the head off and valves
replaced on that head in a weekend.
Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis temporarily hailing from OKC
86 Transporter Crew Cab , 60 356 Coupe
http://NekSiwel.20m.com/
On Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:42:00 -0600 John Silverman <jsilver@AROS.NET>
writes:
> Vic, our 90 syncro westy w/ 92k, has a failing engine. Head gaskets
> replaced last year, but now compression is poor (#1 100, w/ 8%
> leakdown, #2
> 130/13%, #3 87/32%, #4 120/12%). ........
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