[T2] why won't it start

[accessys at smart.net]

yes checked compression all above 120 which for a new engine is acceptable 
until broke in

Bob



On Thu, 18 Jun 2015, Greg Potts wrote:

> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:16:38 -0400
> From: Greg Potts <greg at pottsfamily.ca>
> To: accessys at smart.net, Type2 <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] why won't it start
> 
> Hi Bob,
>
> You've been at this so long I don't remember if you've stated this already or 
> not... so I'll ask:
>
> Have you checked the compression?
>
> Back in 2007 I rebuilt a 914/411 1.7L after I blew the rings off it on the 
> highway. I followed the VW service bulletin and deleted the head gaskets on 
> reassembly. Installed the engine and it would not fire, despite having gas 
> and spark. Checked compression and discovered it was a mere 30 PSI on all 
> four cylinders. Apparently when VWoC had rebuilt my engine they had flycut 
> the heads to the point where the head gasket was mandatory, which was news to 
> me. I pulled it all apart and put the gaskets in place and compression was 
> back at 125 where it's supposed to be.
>
> Just another suggestion, hope it helps somehow.
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario Canada
> 197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
> www.pottsfamily.ca
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>