

| Subject: | Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions? |
| From: | Scott Chapman |
| Date: | Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:47:21 -0700 |
Where was this used engine found? On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 9:36 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Scott, the 2 opposing cylinders share lobes on the camshaft so the camshaft > may be badly worn for them. That does mean splitting the case to replace the > cam if that is the issue. New lifters as well. > > I would just buy a good running used engine. There was one for sale in San > Diego a few days ago for an 85 at $350 complete. > > Mark > > > > Scott Chapman wrote: >> >> Hi! >> >> My '85 Westy has been having problems starting, more lately. I had it >> towed to the repair shop here in San Diego and I'm told it has about >> 40# compression in one cylinder and 70# in the opposite one. The other >> two are much higher. >> >> The spark plugs were in serious need of replacement and it will start >> and run a bit better now. >> >> I'm told it's $6000+ to get a good rebuilt put in. If I keep driving >> it the core charge goes up on a rebuilt. >> >> In the future, that may be possible. Not right now. The body and >> interior are in nearly cherry condition and the rest of the mechanical >> is VERY good. >> >> I love my Westy and am not happy with the idea of parting with it. >> >> Suggestions? >> >> Scott >> >
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