<VV> Opinions on compression (Unit conversion)

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/20/2006 2:17:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
corvair at corvair.nl writes:

But here  goes 1 bar is approximately 14,5 PSI

1 - 12 bar = 174 psi
2 - 9,5  bar = 138 psi
3 - 11 bar  = 160 psi
4 - 10 bar = 145 psi
5 - 11  bar = 160 psi
6 - 10 bar = 145 psi

Hope this  helps.

Regards,

Guus de Haan



Guus  - All three readings from the drivers side seem low. (2-4-6)  Does this 
car have the exact same style/model head on both sides? I know it's a  turbo. 
This wouldn't account for the  heating or the miss, I was just  wondering. 
Are all the engine sealing shrouds in place so there is no  recirculation of 
air? One intake valve too tight could cause all cylinders on  that side to run 
poorly, if the combustion bleeds back into the intake stream?  That would 
normally show as a really low compression reading though.If you do  pull the heads  
be sure to let us know what you find. -  Seth