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Subject:Re: Won't start - lifter adjustment problem?
Date:Sun, 16 Aug 1998 20:39:41 -0700

> On Sat, 15 Aug 1998 20:10:12 -0700  Gary   dearbo@EROLS.COM writes:
> >I've just finished the head gasket job on my 88 Vanagon. Put in new
> water pump and new FI lines.  Got it all back together and now it won't
> start. ..... Any input appreciated.

kenneth d lewis wrote:
> Unplug the ECU and check resistances and voltages at the connector back
> to the engine using a good VOM and your Bentley.See page 24.61 and 62.
> Check each point carefully and assume nothing!
> Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>

I don't think its a problem with the ECU unless I hooked something up
wrong.  I tagged all of the wires and am sure all is OK.  Got good spark.
Checked the injectors - got spray - How much should be comming out as its
turning over - about like spraying a Windex bottle?

It's more like there's no compression - but I followed the lifter
adjustment directions in Bentley.  It's like its 180 degrees out.  But I
didn't touch the distributer.  Has anyone else had this problem adjusting
the lifters after replacing the heads?

Gary
88GL