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Checking and Adj. Ops. on Engine Compression Check Opel Arena I

Diesel Engine ~111 words

Compression, Check

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Engine to be at operating temperature.

Use compression tester with measuring range 10 to 40 bar (145 to 580 psi).

.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Heater fan intake ducting from fan unit - release from spring clips.

Harness from glow plug wires.

Glow plug wires from glow plugs (arrowed).

Glow plugs.

Harness connector from immobilizer electronics unit on injection pump - shuts off fuel supply to injectors.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Adapter KM-6020 into relevant glow plug threaded hole and to compression tester.

.D. ICON07.tif0,750,75tiff;; Measure
Compression for each cylinder at starter speed for approx. four seconds.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Adapter KM-6020 from glow plug threaded hole.

Compression tester.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Glow plugs (arrowed) to cylinder head.

Harness connector to immobilizer electronics unit on injection pump.

Glow plug wires to glow plugs.

Harness to glow plug wires.

Heater fan intake ducting to fan unit - spring clips.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)
Glow plugs - 23 Nm.
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