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i think ive lost a cylinder

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Starbug rustbag

2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#230987
or something.
was kinda making a popping noise as i was driving out of work, pulled over and checked leads, one was loose so i pushed it in.
no more popping noise
but
now its running much much lower on power.

i just had my bug serviced not 2 weeks ago, and not meaning to jump to any conclusions, should i take it back and ask what the hell is wrong with it??
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seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#230988
yep could be some this easy to fix
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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#230991
definatly take it back and ask questions
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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#231009
if you dropped a piston it would have a big white cloud following it. id take it back and ask why
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vern74 Fahrvergnugen

901 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#231019
Us dummies who know nothing about engines rely heavily on mechanincs doing the job on the car right the first time. Thake it back and say "fix it again"

[Edited on 9-9-2004 by vern74]

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#231091
well if you have lost it i would go looking for it, have you tried retracing ur steps until the last time you had it? what baout under the rear seat, i always find stuff there in my car that i lost :thumb
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#231113
Take it back....................they may not have caused it, but at least they maybe able to help.


Starbug rustbag

2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#231147
hmmm... took out the plugs today and number 3 was absolutely drenched in oil.
i think its time for new rings :cry
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Starbug rustbag

2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#231219
just took it in to the mechanics, running flat on cylinders 1 & 3, but compression is good on both.
said it could be a cracked head on 3?
they had no idea why the popping noise tho.
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#231417
Starbuggy wrote:just took it in to the mechanics, running flat on cylinders 1 & 3, but compression is good on both.
said it could be a cracked head on 3?
they had no idea why the popping noise tho.
I would suggest taking it to someone else for a looksee.If the compression was good on 3 how could the head be cracked?? Check for spark on all cylinders..:jesus
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555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#231429
jack the car up and see if you can move the washers under the head studs with a screwdriver. If they move the case will need to be tapped or have case savers inserted. I've had this happen to two 1600tp (cylinders 1 2) I think it may have something to do with reving the crap out of them lol If thats whats up consider your options.