Date:         Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:22:41 -0600
Reply-To:     "Herbert S. Phillips III" <Hphillips1@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "Herbert S. Phillips III" <Hphillips1@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1987 syncro westy w/bad engine, what can be done?
Comments: To: Gary <aseat@HOTMAIL.COM>
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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