Re: [T3] main shaft bearing

["Herman Haustein" <haustein@netvision.net.il>]

Seeing that the rest of your compression is fine , I would check the valve
for leakage ( squirt some oil into the cylinder and see if the compression
ratio.)
Herman
----- Original Message -----
From: Dana Greeley <greeley@pmel.noaa.gov>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: ŽŒ’ ŽŽ 22 –™”‡¿ 2000 23:33
Subject: [T3] main shaft bearing


>
> I looked for answers in the archives and was unable to find any pertinent
> postings.
> Therefore I turn to the list for answers. Please reply only to me unless
you
> feel others may benefit.
>
> I have a '71 type III - fastback, compression check revealed the
following: 135,
> 140, 135, 90.
> Number 4 is always the one, no?
>
> 1)I'm told by my mechanic that the main shaft bearing creates flex and
thus this
> is where I'm loosing oil pressure and thus the cause behind my oil light
coming
> on. The light only comes on when I come to a stop after driving 20-30
minutes
> (or more) at highway speed. It doesn't come on after my 5-10 minute drive
to
> work and back.
>
> 2)The front end of this car has been suspect, as in, at anywhere over
60-65 mph
> I'm pretty much all over the road. Not pulling to just one side. This
happens in
> no wind conditions and could be described as looking like the guy at the
wheel
> was drunk. I've had several other vw's and this is worse than any of them.
> Several different mechanics have said the front end linkages and steering
> dampner look sound. The current mechanic believes that an alignment would
cure
> this problem - I'm not so sure, although it has been some time - 3 years
since
> the new tires and last alignment.
>
> 3) I only mention number 2 above because now I'm thinking of putting in a
> rebuilt engine. Rust on the body is minimal and other areas seem sound. I
> hesitate to put a new engine in a car that won't drive straight at higher
> speeds.
>
> 4) So, if in fact I resolve the drift by getting an alignment, would you
> "experts" suggest I put a rebuilt engine in or is the current engine,
based on
> the multitude of facts given above, simply in need of a rebuild?
>
> Thanks,
> Dana
> preferred reply to address: danagreeley@home.com
>
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