Date:         Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:28:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard Williams <reddi7@ATTBI.COM>
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From:         Richard Williams <reddi7@ATTBI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
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What are the updated lifter adjustments?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Doktor Tim" <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?


> Try the updated lifter adjustments first, then redo the comp test. Make
> darn sure you use the correct German oil filter to prevent lifter issues.
>
> At 11:13 AM 06/04/2003, you wrote:
>
> >Hi Folks,
> >     Did a compression check today, and need some help finding what these
> >numbers really mean.  Here's the results:
> >Cylinder #1: 125-130 psi (9 bar)
> >          #2: 145 psi (10 bar)
> >          #3: 140 psi (almost 10 bar)
> >          #4: 145 psi (10 bar)
> >  Right now
> >I'm pleasantly surprised by cylinders #2-4, concerned by the unevenness
of
> >#1. How bad is this? What causes and cures? Which hole do I stuff money
> >into?
> >TIA
> >-Matt Sutton