Date:         Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:34:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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From:         Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job)
Comments: To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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Just change gaskets and water pump and some of those small hoses around the
water pump.  One day job.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job)


> Those are pretty good numbers albeit a bit too wide a variation according
> to
> some. You sure you want to do your heads?
>
> Mike
>
>
> On 4/24/08 8:07 PM, "pickle vanagon" <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> I'm planning on starting my head job tomorrow.
>>
>> I did a compression test tonight to get an idea of where I'm at in terms
>> of
>> engine wear.  As the cylinders are physically laid out in front of you
>> when
>> you're standing behind the engine, I have:
>> 150 150
>> 170 170
>>
>> give or take a few psi.  This is an '83 1.9l engine with a little under
>> 100,000 miles.  I seem to get pretty good mileage (19mpg combination
>> around
>> town, light highway.)
>>
>> Is this front back difference a bit weird?  I was wondering if the list
>> might have some opinions one specific things I should be looking for with
>> these numbers when I pull the heads.  (The heads are just coming off
>> because
>> of a slow gasket leak).
>>
>> Thanks very much for any advice,
>> Wes
>>
>> '83 1.9l. westy
>
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