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How to Check the Compression Opel Astra G

Diesel Engine 1 illustration ~129 words

Engine at operating temperature (oil temperature >= 80 °C).

Remove

Remove glow plugs – see operation "Glow Plugs, Remove and Install".

Insulate all glow plug cable connections.

Unlock injection pump wiring harness plug (1) in direction of arrow and detach.

Use compression recorder with a measuring range of from 10 to 40 bar in conjunction with Connecting Piece KM-533-B and Adapter KM-533-5.

Inspect

Actuate starter for approx. 4 sec. – min. engine speed 200 rpm.

Permissible pressure difference between individual cylinders of approx. 100 kPa (1 bar) should not be exceeded.

Compression: 2200 kPa (22 bar) to 3000 kPa (30 bar).

Install

Connect wiring harness plug to injection pump control unit and lock.

Install glow plugs – see operation "Glow Plugs, Remove and Install".