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Re: [T3] Compression Test


On 16 Apr 2003 at 19:03, Aaron Clow wrote:

> Less than two weeks into my latest aircooled VW
> ownership I've done at least one really stupid thing
> -- didn't check for gasoline before trying to get the
> car started. OK, now that I've admitted that, tonight
> I finally got around to doing a compression test on
> the engine. Just over 120psi on all cylinders except
> for #3, which was (gulp) 40-50psi. I double checked
> each one, and the readings were all correct. Is there
> a chance (hopefully) I'm doing something stupid again
> and this might be caused by something other than
> something that's going to mean an overhaul? 

Have you double-checked your valve adjustment?

How about the torque on the lower head studs? There's a good chance you've got 
one loose, or pulling out.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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