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Forum: Cooling System 10-17-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By Al Schober
Yeah, this is an old post - but it's an old and...

Yeah, this is an old post - but it's an old and enduring issue. So, I'll give you my old opinion..(from an old guy).
The stuff you're trying to loosen up and remove would take a hammer and chisel...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-08-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,684
Posted By roadnsky
COMPRESSION TEST PROCEDURE Test the engine...

COMPRESSION TEST PROCEDURE
Test the engine while its warm, as you'll get different readings hot and cold.
Your readings will be higher on a hot engine, but if it passes cold it will pass hot.
...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-08-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,684
Posted By Dave Neptune
Do the dry test first then the wet test. Either...

Do the dry test first then the wet test. Either remember to shut the key off or remove the ign hot lead from the coil. Leaving the coil (ign) on can fry the coil be carefull.

Dry compression...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-07-2020, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,684
Posted By Dave Neptune
Since the oil level is fine it eliminates a lot...

Since the oil level is fine it eliminates a lot of possibilities.

Try backing the timing off a few degrees, it should help by controlling the cylinder pressure when the fuel is burning. If the...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-07-2020, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,684
Posted By Marian Claire
As mentioned by others it sounds like blow-by to...

As mentioned by others it sounds like blow-by to me. Did this start suddenly or has it slowly gotten worse? The options are to rebuild the A-4, add a PCV to help control the blow-by or just live with...
Forum: Troubleshooting 12-06-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,684
Posted By Dave Neptune
What is your oil level? Other than to much oil in...

What is your oil level? Other than to much oil in the pan it would be blow-by from the rings. Another contributor could be to much timing (to advanced) or even a stuck c-advance.

Perhaps a PCV set...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-14-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,235
Posted By roadnsky
Thanks Peter! :D Here is a close up view.

Thanks Peter! :D
Here is a close up view.
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-07-2020, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,675
Posted By Administrator
See this video...

See this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tibtaOAqP9U).

Bill
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