Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 15:30:53 EDT
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From: thorsland@bigvax.alfred.edu
Subject: Results from a compression test.
I finally got around to giving my '77 westy a compression test. I took it
off the road in December due to a steady loss of power (it was maxing out
at around 5 mph in the end). The compression test read 110# for cylinders
1 and 2. 0# for cylinders 3 and 4. I must say that a while back (in time
not miles) the previous owner had a shop give it a tune up where they got the
compression to go from approximately 0# in cylinders 3 and 4 to 50# with a
valve adjustment. Well back to my compression test. After squirting oil in
the cylinders, there was no increase in compression. I have some ideas of what
is wrong, but I would like to have "your" expert opinions on what the trouble
probably is and what I should do to correct it.
I know very little about the history of this bus but it does have
a 2 liter FI engine (I think it is the original).
Thanks,
Brett
PS. When checking oil level I noticed what appears to be an incredibly fine
metal particles in it. It sort of has a matallic glint to it. I can feel no
grittyness in it though. I don't remember seeing any metal on my last oil
change only 700 miles ago.
What gives?
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