I have a thought, SELL IT TO ME!!!!!! Herbert Phillips 901-550-1706 Gary wrote: > Hi everyone, > I've got a van with a bad engine, I was hoping for some advice on what could > be wrong and what can be done. > The van has 160,000 kms on it. Burns lots of oil. Body good though so I > figure it is probably worth fixing. I have experience with VW inline 4 > engines but know nothing about the flat fours. > Compression is: > 1 - 95 psi > 2 - 115 > 3 - 120 > 4 - 20 > I would rather not have to buy a complete rebuilt engine as I can not afford > that now. > Is it worn out rings? > Bad Head/valve(s)? Both? > Can these engines be re-ringed only? > Should I get pistons with cylinders? > Are there any web resources on rebuilding VW flat fours? > Any advice on removing the engine from the syncro chassis? > I have the 1980 - 84 Bentley but I don't think it is very good. Newer > version is on hold at the library. > > Thanks > > Gary |
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