[Vwdiesel] Low compression, valves?

[Bryan Belman]

Very good points Tad.  you are to modest.

 Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
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From: Tad <tadc at europa.com>
To: Stephen Kraus <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com>
Cc: vw fans <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thu, May 26, 2011 2:44:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Low compression, valves?

Not that I know what I'm talking about, but don't new rings take time to
seat before full sealing/compression is achieved?

How low?  Under what conditions?

Any trauma (broken T-belt, etc) that would have damaged the valves?

Maybe the injector isn't sealing properly?

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Stephen Kraus <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com>wrote:

> I'm having low compression issues on #2 cylinder on my AHU 1.9l TDI. I am
> suspecting the valves because it has new piston rings and they were in
> spec.
>
> Any suggestions on how to diagnose it further?
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