Re: Engine Noises

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm2.hf.intel.com>]

Try a compression test.  This is something you can do yourself if you can 
obtain a tester.  To have a mechanic do it wouldn't be expensive, plus 
she/he could offer better advice based upon the readings.
     Toby Erkson
     air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     modified '72 VW Squareback 2.0L
     stock '75 Porsche 914 1.8L

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Subject: Engine Noises
Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date:    1/3/97 1:06 AM


On my $150  '71 Squareback special, i've been trying to isolate an engine
noise, haven't used a stethoscope, timed it or adjusted valves yet:

right side, tick-tick-tickidy-tick(not always though) lack of power, LOTS of
blowby from filler...Heres the twist, it idles without a miss!

Now nobody waste your whole day on this one but, i'm thinking burnt
piston/rings,etc.

Any Ideas?

Josh