

| Subject: | Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job) |
| From: | Zoltan Kuthy |
| Date: | Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:34:07 -0700 |
Just change gaskets and water pump and some of those small hoses around the water pump. One day job. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:50 PM Subject: Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job) > Those are pretty good numbers albeit a bit too wide a variation according > to > some. You sure you want to do your heads? > > Mike > > > On 4/24/08 8:07 PM, "pickle vanagon" <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> I'm planning on starting my head job tomorrow. >> >> I did a compression test tonight to get an idea of where I'm at in terms >> of >> engine wear. As the cylinders are physically laid out in front of you >> when >> you're standing behind the engine, I have: >> 150 150 >> 170 170 >> >> give or take a few psi. This is an '83 1.9l engine with a little under >> 100,000 miles. I seem to get pretty good mileage (19mpg combination >> around >> town, light highway.) >> >> Is this front back difference a bit weird? I was wondering if the list >> might have some opinions one specific things I should be looking for with >> these numbers when I pull the heads. (The heads are just coming off >> because >> of a slow gasket leak). >> >> Thanks very much for any advice, >> Wes >> >> '83 1.9l. westy > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.4/1395 - Release Date: 4/24/2008 > 7:24 AM > >
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