loss of compression whilst driving (early morning, cold )

1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
150,000 MILES
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FLY
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loss of compression made the car stall, turned it off then tried again....it started fine....it did it once again then when engine is warm its fine....what would make this happen?
Nov 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Start by having an actual engine compression check- then when engine is warm its fine....I don' understand this-Also have the fuel and spark checked-
Nov 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM
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FLY
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when it stalled i tried to restart it but it sounded like all the plugs had been taken out....then i tried again and all was good, no coughing or hiccups, there does not seem to be a problem with fuel,
Nov 16, 2011 at 8:34 PM
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and thankyou for your help.......lol
Nov 16, 2011 at 8:34 PM