Matt,

I once bought a 91 jetta diesel that = had a coolant hose burst. The PO put on a head gasket but still no compression. The = rings were stuck to the pistons. A liberal dose of WD-40 freed then up. However I = would try MMO first next time.

Hoe

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From: Matt = F

To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 = 10:08 PM

Subject: Overheated engine questions

I just picked up an 84' GL which = overheated the last time it was driven. It has been parked for about a = year. That's all I know from the PO. It seems to crank well and sound generally fairly healthy, but it won't fire. It has good spark, = and fuel delivery at the injectors looks good. A compression test showed = only 30 psi on 2 cylinders, I'm assuming this is a result of the = overheating. I have a few questions;

1) What is the = typical damage from overheating? ( rings, valves?? ) (The heads still hold coolant)

2) Is it worth = investigating futher into this engine or should it go to the scrap = heap?

Thanks in advance

Matt

84' Wolfsburg Weekender = "Moby"

84' GL ??

93 Passat -electrical = hazard

46 Hudson = 8