I'm ok on replacing the Cyl and Piston set if needed,  but can it be done
while the engine is still mounted?.
Is there a special ring compression tool? or window to connect the wrist
pin? How is it done?

Thanks for your input, its very helpful.

Vince

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: Ring job?

You're opening a barrel of worms here.
Damned if you do and damned if you don't but you're going to need to repair
or replace the cylinder and piston that has the 25 psi.
Ask around from list members for a good used CP set for replacing the one or
just brace yourself and buy a whole new set.
If you think the low compression was related to the head you still need to
do a good micrometer inspection and verification on the 25 psi cylinder
before you go back together.

Stan Wilder
High Performance Ceramic Coatings
www.engineceramics.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Vince Jahn
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 7:18 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Ring job?

I just pulled the heads on my 1985 1.9  Westy and sent them to the shop.  I
was looking for a low compression problem of 25 lbs in cyl 1. (the rest are
about 130lbs)   But only found a worn valve guide that was not allowing the
valve to seat.  Now I am considering replacing the rings if it will help and
if it is possible while the engine is still in the van.  (The van does not
blow any oil at all).

Id like to hear for anyone who has done it.  Any special tool or procedures
needed?

Thanks,

 Vince

Newbe vanagon owner.

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