Thanks for the that....It was hot and running with each spark removed for
the compression meter.

Thanks again
Martin Laycock

At 10:10 am -0400 25/5/99, KENWILFY@aol.com wrote:
>Martin, Bentley says for an aircooled Vanagon the compression should be
>between 87-131psi.  73 psi is minimum and no more than a 44 psi difference
>between the cylinders.  Your compression test sounded kinda low to me too but
>I am used to watercooled stuff and them aircooleds just aint as tight.  So
>your compression tests look within limits.  It also matters if the engine is
>warm or if you are doing a cold compression test.
>Hope this helps.
>Ken Wilford
>Van-Again
>John 3:16