F**k - of all the things that can break

[amalventano@sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

a normal one with a hose long enough to get down there. usually they have
o-rings at the end that will seal enough with only twisting the hose to
tighten the connection. also, some testers come with a screw-on adapter to
get to the larger plug size. if you use this adapter, be sure to use some
thread-lock, this way the adapter doesnt get stuck in the plug hole.
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "T. Reed" <treed2@u.washington.edu>
To: "Michael Abatzis" <abatzis2@hotmail.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: F**k - of all the things that can break


> Michael,
>
> Since you have had your share of constantly breaking 16vs and now you're
> implying that you have a compression tester, I guess you would be one to
> ask..
>
> I've been wanting a compression tester for a long time, but I can never
> seem to find one that will work on a 16v. Where should I look? It has to
> be long enough to get down the deep spark plug recesses ..
>
> -Toby
>
> On Mon, 17 Mar 2003, Michael Abatzis wrote:
>
> > you NEED to do a compression check, you can't make any sort of diagnosis
w/o
> > it. go to pep boys and buy a $20 gauge. the test takes about 5-10
minutes.
> >
> >
> >
> > -Michael Abatzis
> > Hotlanta! GA
> > 1988 Scirocco 2L 16v RIP-->parting, finally taking orders:
> > www.learnlink.emory.edu/~mabatzi/mikes_page1.html
> > 1987 Scirocco 2L 16v...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: "Tobias ><" <scirocco16v88@hotmail.com>
> > >To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > >Subject: Re: F**k - of all the things that can break
> > >Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:11:00 +0000
> > >
> > >
> > >All help is appreciated - trouble is, I'm in an apartment and can't
take
> > >anything apart.
> > >
> > >No tools for a compression check.
> > >
> > >I'll be sure not to stick the metal end of the screwdriver into my ear,
> > >though I doubt I can keep the motor running and reving and the
screwdriver
> > >to the bottom of the motor.
> > >
> > >Would the broken thrust bearings (I did find the thrust washers in the
> > >Bentley) lead to a loss in performance and real horrid idleing?
> > >
> > >I also read up in the Bentley regarding the metallic scraping sound
that I
> > >heard before which indicated piston rings or some such.
> > >
> > >It has to go to a shop or someone's driveway who is very willing to let
it
> > >sit there.
> > >
> > >Right now I'm looking for a replacement motor, because rebuilding is
just
> > >going to take too long.
> > >
> > >Needless to say I'm riding a bicyle or buying a Honda (cheap VW
possible)
> > >because transportation is key - read that was my only car.
> > >
> > >
> > >Yay I love 16vs.
> > >
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