[Vwdiesel] lower compression?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

I had thoughts of doing the same.  From what I've read, about  19:1 should 
be ideal for a diesel, maybe even 18:1.  I had the amount to  machine off 
all figured out at the time.  
I tried a 3 notch  gasket on the pickup in place of a one notch (which was 
still one notch value  too thick according to the projection.)  I didn't 
seem to gain anything and  oddly it seemed less snappy.  Lower resistance 
SHOULD improve mpg and snap  until it reaches the point where it won't start 
anymore.
  I think max gasket CR drop was a couple tenth's  of a  point.  Not the 3 
or so full points you're looking to drop.
  Let us know how it works out!  I'd about given up on the idea  even 
though I have a spare set of 1.00, 1.5 pistons just for the purpose.
   Loren