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Date:         Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:17:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: your mail
Comments: To: Don Williams <williams@FIRE.BIOL.WWU.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <4.3.1.20041112145151.00b473a0@fire.biol.wwu.edu>
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There is nothing wrong with the compression. No chance that the cam is warn, and causing this. It is possible you put the cam in, timed one tooth off? 17-20 mpg's isn't bad. Lots can effect this. Like cold weather. Waht makes you thing to power is low?

Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004, Don Williams wrote:

> I did an overhaul this past summer on an 84 1.9 waterboxer engine. I > won't go through all the problems that i had with the overhaul, but I > will tell you this (and I need help on it). I have 100 pounds of > compression in each cylinder and I went from 20 MPG to 17 MPG. It seems > to run like a charm but is gutless. I had someone do a leakdown test > and he said it was as good as a racing engine that was professionally > overhauled. I replaced the main and rod bearings, pistons and cylinders > and lifters, but did not replace the camshaft. Is it likely that my low > compression is due to the worn camshaft? How can compression be so low > and it runs so well. Since I intend to be buried in the vehicle (with a > waterboxer in it!!!) I am not opposed to taking the engine out and > replacing the camshaft, but I would like some thoughts on whether that > makes sense??? Am I an idiot or what???? > As a separate item, and this shows you the extent to which I am hooked, > I would like to pick up a 1.9 or 2.1 engine and overhaul it at my > leisure. Will a 2.1 engine fit into my 85 westy, and how much should I > pay for a core??? > Thanks for the help >


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