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

[treed2@u.washington.edu (T. Reed)]

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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