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

[gary]

Ouch!
That's a lot.

How are your valve guides/seals?

-Gary


On Sat, 2004-07-17 at 23:55, Bart Wineland wrote:
> Unfortunately it is using a lot of oil about 1qt. every 200 miles but it 
> does start well. Deep down I know the only real thing to do is re-ring when 
> I can.  Val asked about the piston lands on the last rebuild but I don't 
> know. I bought the engine as a fresh rebuild knowing full well that can 
> mean anything but I was assured it had all new bearings, rings, valve job, 
> water and oil pumps but who knows. I know it was not bored and he reused 
> the original pistons.  I was actually kidding about adding the Bon-Ami but 
> I remember I think Hagar saying that was a good way to really wash the 
> cylinders after honing/glaze breaking to leave a good scoured surface for 
> the rings so I just wondered how it would do as an additive to maybe 
> shortcut the process :)
> 
> Bart
> 
> 
> 
> >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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