[Vwdiesel] compression test results on stinky ('89 1.6 na)

[gary]

I would be less concerned with compression as long as it starts ok and
doesn't burn too much oil.

I would only use band-aid additives for a last-gasp engine. They
generally cause more harm than good in the long run.

I had a '79 Rabbit 1.5 dsl. The engine was BAD! However, I used anything
and everything in my attempt to keep it running until I could afford the
money and time to do it. I used that "Restore" stuff in the silver can.
I've used Lucas oils stabilizer in copious amounts. STP. I've also used
(sic) a popular Teflon based additive. All in all, I squeezed another
10,000mi out of it before I torn it down. Remarkably, the engine was
very clean inside.

However, YMMV

-Gary

On Sat, 2004-07-17 at 19:25, Bart Wineland wrote:
> Tried out my new $50 e-bay compression tester today.  I was pleasantly 
> surprised when I opened it to find out it was American made. I am pleased 
> with it for the money, but was not happy with the numbers it showed.  Left 
> to right I got 375, 385, 370, and 350 psi. If I have been paying attention 
> I believe under 400 is getting pretty low?  It is looking like I will need 
> to re-ring with only 25k miles on the last job. Next break in will be 
> different (Loren can I borrow your horse trailer to pull?).
> It is still running well and will be a while till I can get at it
> I guess I could try some mechanic in a can stuff while I am waiting. Has 
> anyone ever had any luck with any of the "Restore" type miracle oil 
> additives? Maybe some Bon-Ami?
> 
> Bart
> 
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