Put the $1,250 into properly repairing yours "or" look for an 86 and later
2.1. Upgrade!

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Chapman
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:47 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?

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
>>
>