Temps too hot

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

on the compression thing...
my 88 16v (rocco #1) ran at the same cool temp till the day it died (due to compression so low it
would no longer hold idle when hot).
any of that other crap can definitely do it though...
Al

Allyn Malventano, ETC(SS), USN
87 Rieger GTO Scirocco 16v (daily driver, 170k, rocco #6)
86 Kamei Twin 16V Turbo Scirocco GTX ('it has begun', rocco #7)
87 Jetta 8v Wolfsburg 2dr (daily driver, 260k, 0 rattles, original clutch, driveshafts, wheels :)


----- Original Message -----
From: <jester@westfailure.net>
To: "Daun Yeagley" <vwdaun@yahoo.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 10:46 PM
Subject: Re: Temps too hot


> On Thu, 11 Apr 2002, Daun Yeagley wrote:
>
> > Any ideas on what the problem really is?  Solutions?
> Vacuum leaks?
>
> Timing? (cam to crank and ignition..)
>
> running lean? (injector seals, all hoses etc.)
>
> carbon buildup?
>
> DPR setting?
>
> just my first few thoughts... could also be that the engine is worn out,
> when they have low compression it has to work harder to make the same
> power...
>
> But, i'm an amateur...
>
> take care,
>
> Steve
>
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