
Compression Test
A noticeable lack of engine power, excessive oil consumption and/or poor fuel mileage
measured over an extended period are all indicators of internal engine wear. Worn piston
rings, scored or worn cylinder bores, blown head gaskets, sticking or burnt valves, and
worn valve seats are all p
ossible causes. A check of each cylinder’s compression will help
locate the problem.
Screw-in type compression gauge
1. Ensure that the engine is filled with oil to the proper level and with the appropriate
type (viscosity).
2. Ensure the battery is fully charged.
3. Warm-up the engine to normal operating temperature then shut off the engine.
4. Disable the fuel and ignition systems.
5. Label and disconnect all of the spark plug wires from the plugs.
6. Thoroughly clean the cylinder head area around the spark plug ports, and then
remove the spark plugs.
7. Open the throttle plate fully to the wide-open-throttle position.
8. Block the accelerator linkage open, or have an assistant fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
9. Install a screw-in type compression gauge into the No. 1 spark plug hole until the
fitting is snug.
10. Connect a remote starting switch to the starting circuit.
11. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, use the remote starting switch to crank
the engine through at least five compression strokes (approximately 5 seconds of
cranking) and record the highest reading on the gauge.
12. Repeat the test on each cylinder, cranking the engine approximately the same
number of compression strokes and/or time as the first.
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Страница 59: ...Cylinder head bolt removal and installation 32 Remove and discard the bolts from the cylinder head ...
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Страница 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Страница 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Страница 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Страница 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Страница 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
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Страница 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
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Страница 596: ...Inboard brake pad removal and installation 10 Remove the inboard brake pad from the brake caliper ...
Страница 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
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