Solved: I think my bus swallowed a gerbil:-(

[surfinwesty]

Finally found the culprit for my westy's follies relating to this post:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=388656&highlight=gerbil

Did an engine compression check and the first cylinder (the one under the AFM) and it had an engine compression of ZERO . Blew a valve, the rest were normal.

Ben and Terry, you guys were 100% right; now you can say "I told you so!" Good idea to check compression before putting money into the beast .

Good news, got a new westy that is running great. Anyone need parts in the Bay area before it goes to the wrecking yard? Send me a PM.
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Current Love:
"Adobe" 1984 VW Westy w/Subi

Retired:
"Swell Chaser #1" 1980 Westy (in VW Heaven)
"Swell Chaser #2" 1981 Westy (sold to loving family on TheSamba forum)

[purplepeopleeater]

I need a/c parts, got any?

[an86carrera]

I have a known good compressor from an 84 with brackets. make offer
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Current Vehicles
'84 Westy '95 2.2 Subaru
'08 Dodge 2500 diesel
'75 914