Don't jump to conclusions....There  is a slim chance that a
rocker arm has loosened up, that will cause this problem. Take the
entire motor apart before you make any decisions on what to do,
with it.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Ron Hill wrote:

> Volks,
>
> My hands were trembling as I slowly threaded the compression tester into
> her #3 cylinder head, in the two months I had know her we had been close.
> And now, I was just begining to see her intermost secrets.  I gently
> brushed the wires and hoses back as I tightened the tester down and turned
> the ignition switch.....hoping for a lasting relationship, but deep down
> knowing it just couldn't last.  Things had seemed to simple and to good.  A
> great price on a great bus.....life was good.
>
> And then like a ton of bricks it hit me, NO COMPRESSION ON THE #3 CYLINDER.
>  I had been jilted before by a lot of women, but nothing like this.
>
> The sad truth is now I have to decide between a head job, a home rebuild or
> an AVP longblock.  After a quick look on the internet it dosen't look like
> the dollar difference between the three options is that great, so i'm now
> leaning toward the AVP longblock.
>
> As it will probably take me a week or more (damn those torque converter
> bolts are tough to get too....is there a secret?) to get the old engine out
> i've got some time and would greatly appreciate the imput of anyone willing
> to take the time.
>
> Thanks for the advise
>
> Ron Hill
> 81 sick puppy westy
>
> PS: Thanks to all those who with their advise have gotten me this
> far.........this is a great resource.
>
> PSS: As this note has been sitting here unmailed for about
> a week I now have the engine out and will order the AVP longblock today.
>