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Date:         Sun, 19 Sep 2004 12:18:05 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Compression check procedure question
Comments: To: Lee Kouns <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <17260-414DB850-278@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net>
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Funny you should mention that .............. My one and only engine fire was while I was testing the injectors for flow. With very little fuel I still got a memorable blaze that requires a good $100.00 bill to repair. Since it's so simple I'd unplug one of the wires that are on the fuel pump just to be sure I had a Vanagon tomorrow. Ground the coil wire is sometimes hit and miss with sorry imported alligator clips that slip off or don't make god contact.

Stan Wilder More Power with Performance Coatings http://www.engineceramics.com

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Lee Kouns Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 11:48 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Compression check procedure question

Hi Listees, In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1 liter engine, he mentions having the throttle open fully and grounding the coil wire, but doesn't say anything about disabling the fuel pump. Does that mean that it is OK for gas to enter the cylinders during the check? If you think the pump should be disabled, what is the best way to do that? Thanks for your help. Lee Kouns --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free by AVG. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.766 / Virus Database: 513 - Release Date: 9/17/2004

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