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Compression Pressure

Remove electrical wire from fuel shut-off solenoid on injection pump. Remove injector pipes, injector and heat shields. Insert oil heat shield into head. Insert adapter (US 1110/2A on Turbo models, VW 1323/2 on all others) and compression tester. Check compression while cranking engine through at least 6 strokes.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Compression Ratio 23.0:1
Compression Pressure
  Normal (New Engine) 406-493 psi (29-34 kg/cm2 )
  Minimum 400-406 psi (28-29 kg/cm2 )
Max. Variation Between Cylinders 73 psi (5 kg/cm2 )