We have a 1979 A4 that stopped working yesterday. We changed our Racor fuel filter, changed the spark plugs and set the gap, and cleaned the carburetor. While doing this we noticed that the grease fitting for the Oberdorfer water pump had rusted off. Not sure if this is part of the problem.
The engine turns over, but does not start. We checked 3 of the cylinders, compression was 110 on the first and 90 on the second two. We didn't check the last cylinder (closest to the flywheel) because the threads are stripped and didn't want to risk not getting it back in. We checked the points and spark to all of the plugs.
Any thoughts on what the problem could be, or other things to check? Any good A4 mechanics in the Wareham, Mass area? We're thinking about using Onset Bay marina if we can't sort this out.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer
The engine turns over, but does not start. We checked 3 of the cylinders, compression was 110 on the first and 90 on the second two. We didn't check the last cylinder (closest to the flywheel) because the threads are stripped and didn't want to risk not getting it back in. We checked the points and spark to all of the plugs.
Any thoughts on what the problem could be, or other things to check? Any good A4 mechanics in the Wareham, Mass area? We're thinking about using Onset Bay marina if we can't sort this out.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer
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