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How to Check the Compression Opel Vectra C

Diesel Engine 4 illustrations ~408 words

Remove

  1. 1. Open bonnet
  2. 2. Waiting period for pressure release
  3. 3. Disconnect battery.
  4. 4. Detach engine cover. • Unscrew 2x bolt • Unscrew oil filler cap • Remove engine cover • Screw in oil filler cap
  5. 5. Detach wiring harness • Unscrew 4x bolt (1) • Disconnect 4x injector wiring harness plugs (2)

Important. When releasing the lock nut, counterhold at injector with open-ended wrench

  1. 6. Remove 4x pressure lines • Release 8x lock nuts (1)
  1. 7. Remove 4x injectors • Detach leaked oil hose • Unscrew 4x nut

Note. If injectors cannot be removed manually, use EN-46786 in conjunction with KM-328-B . Attach sealing plugs to the injectors removed (arrows).

  1. 8. Connect battery.
  2. 9. Attach compression plotter to cylinder 1 • Insert EN-46791 (1) in conjunction with EN-46783 (2) – An EN-46791 , EN-46783 • Cylinder 1 • Attach compression plotter (3) – An EN-46783 , EN-46783 – Measuring range 1000 to 4000 kPa (10 to 40 bar)

Note. Note manufacturer's instructions.

  1. 10. Check compression of cylinder 1 • Start engine for approx. 4 seconds • Detach compression pressure plotter • Detach EN-46791 , EN-46783

Note. 2nd mechanic is required.

Note. Minimum engine speed 200 rpm.

  1. 11. Compression, Check • Cylinders 2 to 4
  2. 12. Compare compression values • Maximum permissible pressure difference: 150 kPa (1.5 bar).
  3. 13. Detach compression pressure plotter • Remove EN-46791 , EN-46783
  4. 14. Disconnect battery.
  5. 15. Cleaning work

Note. Use EN-47632 to clean the injector seats. Insert EN-47632 in the injector shaft with coarse fleece and pre-clean the injector seat by turning. Then perform final cleaning with fine fleece.

Install

  1. 16. Install 4x injectors • Replace 4x seal ring • 4x nuts 32 Nm • Attach leaked oil hose

Important. Pressure lines may only be installed once. When fastening the lock nuts, counterhold at the injector with an open-ended wrench.

  1. 17. Install 4x pressure lines • Renew 4x pressure lines • 4x lock nuts (M14) 30 Nm • 4x lock nuts (M12) 22 Nm
  2. 18. Attach wiring harness • Tighten 4x bolt • Connect 4x injector wiring harness plugs
  3. 19. Attach engine cover. • Unscrew oil filler cap • Place engine cover in position • Screw in oil filler cap • 2x bolts 9 Nm
  4. 20. Connect battery.

Important. Wear protective goggles and gloves.

  1. 21. Check fuel system for leaks • Start engine.

Note. Check fuel system for escaping fuel.

  1. 22. Close bonnet
  2. 23. Program volatile memories