Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 07:07:18 -0400
Reply-To: vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
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Dennis,
Can you explain the exact step you use to do a "leak down".
Also what exactly the results will tell you for this test.
Thanks Eric
Dennis Haynes wrote:
>Sorry, but compression tests are not that reliable on their own. There
>are many variables such as engine cranking speed, throttle position etc
>that can change the results. Leakdown gives good measurements and full
>pressure into the cylinders will tell you where the leaks are. On
>Waterboxers, this should also be done with the pressure cap removed to
>detect leakage into the cooling system. I just did a compression test on
>a van with readings of #1-125, #2-145, #3-130, #4-150. Guess what, the
>leakdown should all cylinders except #4 had leaking intake valves. No
>wonder the idle is rough.
>
>Dennis
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: wilden1@juno.com [mailto:wilden1@juno.com]
>Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 9:53 PM
>To: dhaynes@optonline.net
>Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
>
>Hot damn! Dennis choke that seller down to the last penny.
>This is a used Vanagon? Right?
>Anything above about 135 psi is uncommon on these things.
>
>Stan Wilder
>
>
>On Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:49:34 -0400 Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
>writes:
>
>
>>With those compression numbers, a leak down test is definitely in
>>order.
>>
>>Dennis
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On
>>Behalf
>>Of rmstewart@mac.com
>>Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 5:01 PM
>>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>Subject: Used Van Need help
>>
>>Hey everyone,
>>
>>Just got the report from the Mechanic in Florida, the van sounds to
>>be
>>in
>>good shape.
>>
>>Here the numbers from the compression test, the mechanic says the
>>numbers
>>are excellent for the vanšs age and mileage of 150K, herešs what he
>>said
>>in
>>the positive:
>>
>>Engine Compression #
>>125/130/130/130
>>
>>Shifts very smooth, like new.
>>
>>Engine is rock solid, no leaks, gasket problems, no evidence of oil
>>or
>>coolant leaks.
>>
>>Shocks are good, looked like they have been replaced.
>>
>>Tires good life 60% or more life left, spare is full size tire,
>>decent
>>tread
>>needs air.
>>
>>
>>The Bad:
>>
>>Problems found:
>>
>>Lic. Plate bulb out
>>
>>Rear wheel cylinder and brake shoes need replacing
>>
>>Right passenger side window motor not working
>>
>>Tail pipe rusted out 8˛ piece
>>
>>Rear hatch lifters need replacement
>>
>>AC Needs recharging, blows cool but not cold. R12 he believes
>>
>>Cost Estimate for parts and labor repair $400-500 dollars
>>
>>Is the price for the repairs to high?
>>
>>Thanks Robert
>>NYC
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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