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

[abatzis2@hotmail.com (Michael Abatzis)]

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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