You should remove your van from that shop and take it to a independent VW shop where you can watch the test being done, none of the baloney our insurance wont allow you to watch in our work area !!! .// If you have only 85 lbs you have major valve leakage, worn pistons, cylinders and rings // possible loose heads // with only 85 lbs. you would have very poor performance // make sure the engine is run for 10 minutes before running compression check // If actually that low have the shop run a air test to pin point the exact problem .// Get back to the Gang with your results Don @ DVW Online Parts Catalog www.dvwimportautoparts.com |
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