Re: [Tech, not specifically Roc]Running a compression test

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Fri, 23 Feb 2001 22:00:11 -0800 "Brad Sterling"
<bgsterling@earthlink.net> writes:
> Hi all,
> 
> 	A general tech question for you all...
> 
> 	I bought a compression gauge and want to test my motorcycle. 
>  Of course,
> the stupid instruction sheet was glued into the plastic bubble, 
> packaging thing the gauge came in.  Since they are now destroyed, I
want to 
> make sure I'm doing this right.  Basically, I believe the steps are
warm up 
> the engine, remove the spark plug wires from all plugs, remove one
spark 
> plug, insert gauge, hit the starter for 3-4 cycles, replace spark plug,

> and then repeat for remaining plugs.  Is this right?  Any tips, hints,
or 
> warnings would be appreciated.
> - Brad
> '86.5 Volkswagen Scirocco 16v
> '76 International Scout II

Keep the throttle open and turn the fuel pet cock off...

You might even want to turn the pet cock off and let it die out.

Is the plug an 18mm?

What bike is it?

HTH,
Peter
'79 Scirocco 16V project car
'83 GTI "Caged Rabbit" 
'84 Scirocco, RD/FF
'80, '88 Scirocco rollers

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