Date:         Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:14:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Linda Bartnik <bartnik@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
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From:         Linda Bartnik <bartnik@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      '81 update
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Hey all,
OK, this is interesting.

I'm wondering if I've had a false alarm or if it's still about to crap
out on me.

Today I re-adjusted the valves (hydraulic lifters) on number 1 and did a
compression test (cold engine) and got 105 psi.  Obviously this number
would be even higher on a warm engine.  So did I just incorrectly adjust
the valves twice before and now I got it right or do I still have a
problem?

I took it out on the road and didn't notice an overheating problem.  It
was raining tho, so I'm gonna try to get a hot dry day to test this
further.

I do note, though, that it is now running smoother at idle than I've
seen it run in a long time.  This is presumably due to the increased
compression in number 1.

Also did an oil change.  Turns out it was a little overdue!

So tell me, should I be relieved yet or should I still be on the
lookout?

Sean Bartnik
Johnson City, Tennessee
'81 Vanagon L Westfalia