why is my compression bad? :(

[Rabbit16v@attbi.com (Rabbit16v)]

A blown headgasket doesn't usually show in all cylinders besides his
compression is fine.

Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: <DieingSwan@aol.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 2:26 AM
Subject: Re: why is my compression bad? :(


> In a message dated 3/3/03 1:27:28 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> Rabbit16v@attbi.com writes:
>
> > > > all cylinders!? I was hoping compression would increase
> >  > > once the rings got seated. From what I've read 130psi is
> >  > > the minimum for JH's, I'm not happy. Is this why my
> >  > > engine has such low power? I really have babied this
> >  > > thing, never revved above 5k, I've changed the oil many
> >  > > times and am running synthetic 10w-30. My exhaust smokes
> >  > > all the time, but the smoke is white as a ghost and I
> >  > > attributed it to the cold... my spark plugs also show no
> >  > > indication of burning oil. Any opinions on this? Thanks
> >  > > in advance,
> >  > >
> >  > > Rob
>
> You say your smoke is white? Compounded with that compression problem,
sounds
> like you've got a blown head gasket. If you don't see coolant in your oil,
it
> may be that your compression and coolant are leaking straight out your
blown
> head gasket and out of your exhaust. How's your temp gauge? Are you losing
> coolant, even a little? (tends to start slow in my experience.) You should
> get your coolant tested for presence of exhaust gases... this is how my
BF's
> infamous Chrysler New Yorker's head gasket went belly up.
>
> Take care,
> Courtney
>
>
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