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Check Engine Pressure Loss Opel Astra H

DOHC Diesel Engine 2 illustrations ~339 words

Remove

  1. 1. Remove sheathed glow plugs
  2. 2. Raise vehicle by its full height
  3. 3. Remove engine compartment cover and/or right-hand engine splash guard if necessary
  4. 4. Move crankshaft in direction of engine rotation to "Cylinder 1 TDC of combustion stroke" • Marks (1) must align with each other

Note. The cams of cylinder 1 must be at the top - the position of the cams can be checked through the oil filler port. If the cams of cylinder 1 are not at the top, turn the crankshaft one revolution to cylinder 1 combustion stroke TDC

  1. 5. Mark torsional vibration damper to provide assistance • Mark must be at exactly 180° relative to the TDC mark
  2. 6. Lower vehicle by its full height
  3. 7. Unscrew and remove cover of oil filler port

Important. Carefully and slowly open the coolant compensation tank cap. Risk of burns.

  1. 8. Unscrew and remove cover of coolant expansion tank
  2. 9. Pull out oil dipstick

Measure

  1. 10. Calibrate pressure loss meter

Note. Follow manufacturer's instructions

  1. 11. Attach pressure loss tester to cylinder 1 • Use KM-6367
  1. 12. Engage 4th gear, put the handbrake on
  2. 13. Check pressure loss in cylinder 1 • Max. pressure difference between the individual cylinders 10% approx. • The pressure loss per cylinder should not exceed 25% • Check escaping air to localise the damage on: – intake ducts – exhaust system – Coolant compensation tank, oil dipstick guide tube – oil filler port – Tapped hole for sheathed glow plug
  3. 14. Transfer adapter and pressure loss tester to cylinder 3
  4. 15. Repeat pressure loss test on cylinders 3, 4 and 2

Note. Each time turn crankshaft a further 180° to the guide mark or the TDC mark

Install

  1. 16. Close cover of coolant compensation tank
  2. 17. Install oil filler port closure cap
  3. 18. Install oil dipstick
  4. 19. Raise vehicle by its full height
  5. 20. Remove engine compartment cover and/or right-hand engine splash guard if necessary
  6. 21. Lower vehicle by its full height
  7. 22. Install sheathed glow plug