ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Ratio |
| Diamante | 9.0:1 |
| Eclipse | 9.0:1 |
| 2.0L |
| Non-Turbo | 9.6:1 |
| Turbo | 8.5:1 |
| 2.4L |
| California | 9.0:1 |
| Except California | 9.5:1 |
| Galant |
| 2.4L & 3.0L | 9.0:1 |
| Mirage |
| 1.5L | 9.0:1 |
| 1.8L | 9.5:1 |
| Montero | 9.0:1 |
| Montero Sport |
| 2.4L, 3.0L & 3.5L | 9.0:1 |
| 3000GT |
| 3.0L SOHC | 8.9:1 |
| 3.0L DOHC |
| Non-Turbo | 10.0:1 |
| Turbo | 8.0:1 |
| Application | Pressure psi (kPa) |
| Diamante |
| Standard | 174 (1200) |
| Minimum | 129 (890) |
| Eclipse |
| 2.0L |
| Non-Turbo |
| Standard | 170-225 (1172-1551) |
| Minimum | 100 (689) |
| Turbo |
| Standard | 181 (1250) |
| Minimum | 136 (935) |
| 2.4L |
| Standard | 196 (1350) |
| Minimum | 148 (1020) |
| Galant |
| 2.4L |
| Standard | 185 (1275) |
| Minimum | 139 (959) |
| 3.0L |
| Standard | 120 (824) |
| Minimum | 83 (575) |
| Mirage |
| 1.5L |
| Standard | 192 (1324) |
| Minimum | 137 (945) |
| 1.8L |
| Standard | 199 (1372) |
| Minimum | 151 (1041) |
| Montero |
| Standard | 174 (1200) |
| Minimum | 129 (890) |
| Montero Sport |
| 2.4L |
| Standard | 196 (1350) |
| Minimum | 148 (1020) |
| 3.0L & 3.5L |
| Standard | 174 (1200) |
| Minimum | 129 (890) |
| 3000GT |
| 3.0L DOHC |
| Non-Turbo |
| Standard | 185 (1275) |
| Minimum | 139 (958) |
| Turbo |
| Standard | 156 (1075) |
| Minimum | 115 (793) |
| 3.0L SOHC |
| Standard | 171 (1180) |
| Minimum | 127 (875) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders |
| All Models | 15 (100) |
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All engines are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustment is required.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| Diamante | .5-.7 | 9000-13,000 |
| Eclipse |
| 2.0L Non-Turbo | .51-.61 | 11,500-13,500 |
| 2.0L Turbo | .70-.86 | 11,300-15,300 |
| 2.4L | .74-.90 | 20,100-27,300 |
| Galant |
| 2.4L | (1) | 15,300-20,700 |
| 3.0L | .56-.68 | 9400-12,800 |
| Mirage |
| 1.5L | .5-.7 | 15,000-22,000 |
| 1.8L | (1) | 14,000-21,000 |
| Montero | .74-.90 | 20,100-27,300 |
| Montero Sport |
| 2.4L | .67-.81 | 11,300-15,300 |
| 3.0L & 3.5L | .74-.90 | 20,100-27,300 |
| 3000GT |
| DOHC | .67-.81 | 11,300-15,300 |
| SOHC | .72-.88 | 10,300-13,900 |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Wire resistance should not exceed 22,000 ohms for all models except Eclipse 2.0L non-turbo and Montero. On Eclipse 2.0L non-turbo, resistance should not exceed 8000 ohms. On Montero, resistance should not exceed 26,000 ohms.
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Nippondenso No. | NGK No. |
| Diamante | PK20PR-11 | PFRG6-11 |
| Eclipse |
| 2.0L Non-Turbo | N/A (1) | (1) N/A |
| 2.0L Turbo | W20ETR-L8 Or W20EPR | BPR6ES |
| 2.4L | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 |
| Galant |
| 2.4L | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 |
| 3.0L | PK20PR11 | PFR6G-11 |
| Mirage |
| 1.5L | W16EPR11 | BPR5ES-11 |
| 1.8L | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 |
| Montero | PK16PR-P11 | PFR5J-11 |
| Montero Sport |
| 2.4L | K16PR-U11 | BKR5E-11 |
| 3.0L & 3.5L | SK16PR-A11 | N/A |
| 3000GT |
| DOHC | PK20PR-P11 | PFR6J-11 |
| SOHC | W16EPR11 | BPR5ES-11 |
| (1) Champion No. RC9YC5. |
| Application | (1) Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Diamante | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 18 (25) |
| Eclipse 2.0L |
| Non-Turbo | .048-.053 (1.2-1.4) | 20 (28) |
| Turbo | .028-.031 (.7-.8) | 18 (25) |
| All Others | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 18 (25) |
| (1) DO NOT adjust gap on Platinum spark plugs. |
| (1) | DO NOT adjust gap on Platinum spark plugs. |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
FIRING ORDER
| WARNING | On many models, improper arrangement of spark plug wires will cause miss firing and surge during high-speed operation. Ensure spark plug wires are routed as shown. |
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order (Mirage 1.5L)
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Firing Order (Mirage 1.8L)
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Firing Order & Spark Plug Wire Routing (Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo)
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Firing Order & Spark Plug Wire Routing (Eclipse 2.0L Turbo)
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Firing Order & Spark Plug Wire Routing (Eclipse 2.4L)
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Firing Order & Spark Plug Wire Routing (Galant 2.4L)
Scheme 7
Scheme 7: Firing Order (Galant 3.0L)
Scheme 8
Scheme 8: Firing Order & Spark Plug Wire Routing (3000GT 3.0L SOHC)
Scheme 9
Scheme 9: Firing Order & Spark Plug Wire Routing (3000GT 3.0L DOHC)
Scheme 10
Scheme 10: Firing Order (Diamante 3.5L)
Scheme 11
Scheme 11: Firing Order & Spark Plug Wire Routing (Montero Sport 2.4L)
Scheme 12
Scheme 12: Firing Order (Montero Sport 3.0L)
Scheme 13
Scheme 13: Firing Order (Montero 3.5L)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Base | (1) (2) Actual |
| 1.5L | 2-8@ 600-700 | 10 @ 600-800 |
| 1.8L | 2-8 @ 600-800 | 5 @ 600-800 |
| 2.0L |
| Non-Turbo | (3) | (3) |
| Turbo | 2-8 @ 650-850 | 8 @ 650-850 |
| 2.4L | 2-8 @ 650-850 | 10 @ 650-850 |
| 3.0L | 2-8 @ 600-800 | 15 @ 600-800 |
| 3.5L | 2-8 @ 600-800 | 15 @ 600-800 |
| (1) Timing will be advanced at higher altitudes, 5-15 degrees, depending on model and altitude. (2) Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 7 degrees. (3) Ignition timing is NOT adjustable. |
| (1) | Timing will be advanced at higher altitudes, 5-15 degrees, depending on model and altitude. |
| (2) | Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate plus or minus 7 degrees. |
| (3) | Ignition timing is NOT adjustable. |
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | At Idle w/Vacuum psi (kPa) | At Idle w/o Vacuum psi (kPa) |
| Eclipse 2.0L |
| Non-Turbo | (1) | 48-51 (330-350) |
| Turbo | 33 (230) | 42-45 (289-309) |
| 3000GT Turbo | 34 (235) | 43-46 (295-315) |
| All Other Models | 38 (270) | 48-51 (330-350) |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
IDLE SPEED
| Application | Basic Idle | Curb Idle |
| Diamante | 600-800 | 600-800 |
| Eclipse |
| 2.0L Non-Turbo | (1) | 700-900 |
| 2.0L Turbo & 2.4L | 700-800 | 650-850 |
| Galant |
| 2.4L | 650-750 | 650-850 |
| 3.0L | 650-750 | 600-800 |
| Mirage, Montero & 3000GT | 650-750 | 600-800 |
| Montero Sport |
| 2.4L | 700-800 | 650-850 |
| 3.0L & 3.5L | 700-800 | 600-800 |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Non-Turbo |
| Eclipse 2.0L | 11-15 |
| Except Eclipse 2.0L | 13-16 |
| Turbo | 2-3 |
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
| Application | (1) Volts |
| Diamante With Traction Control | .58-.69 |
| Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo | (2) |
| Galant | .535-.735 |
| Montero Sport 3.5L | .535-.735 |
| All Others | .4-1.0 |
| (1) At idle. (2) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (2) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |