Engine System-General Information

• Specifications
  • General Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Engine
• Diagnosis And Testing
  • Engine
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Material
    • Inspection and Verification
    • Symptom Chart
    • Component Tests
      • Engine Oil Leaks
      • Engine Oil Leaks - Fluorescent Oil Additive Method
      • Leakage Points - Underhood
      • Leakage Points - Under Engine - With Vehicle on Hoist
      • Leakage Points - With Transmission and Flywheel Removed
      • Compression Test - Compression Gauge Check
      • Compression Test - Test Results
  • Compression Test - Interpreting Compression Readings
  • Cylinder Leakage Detection
    • Notes
    • Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
      • Notes
      • Basic Pre-checks
      • Detailed Pre-checks
      • Oil Consumption Test
      • Post Checks, Evaluation and Corrective Action
    • Intake Manifold Vacuum Test
      • Notes
      • Intake Manifold Vacuum Test - Interpreting Vacuum Gauge Readings
      • Oil Pressure Test
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off - Valve Cover Removed
      • Notes
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Camshaft Roller Followers and Hydraulic Lash Adjusters, Overhead Camshaft
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Camshaft - Engines
      • Valve Train Analysis - Valve Springs
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valve Spring Retainer and Valve Spring Retainer Keys
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valves and Cylinder Head
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Running
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Running, Valves and Cylinder Head
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Running, Camshaft Lobe Lift
• General Procedures
  • Sprockets
  • Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter
  • Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
  • Camshaft End Play
  • Camshaft Lobe Lift
  • Camshaft Runout
  • Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Diameter
  • Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
  • Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal - Clearance
  • Crankshaft End Play
  • Crankshaft Runout
  • Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
  • Cylinder Bore Taper
  • Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round
  • Piston Inspection
  • Piston Pin to Bore Diameter
  • Piston Diameter
  • Piston To Cylinder Bore Clearance
  • Piston - Selection
  • Piston Ring End Gap
  • Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance
  • Piston Pin Diameter
  • Connecting Rod Cleaning
  • Connecting Rod Large End Bore
  • Connecting Rod Bushing Diameter
  • Connecting Rod Bend
  • Connecting Rod Twist
  • Piston Wrist Pin Side Clearance
  • Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
  • Connecting Rod to Crankshaft Side Clearance
  • Roller Follower Inspection
  • Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Inspection
  • Valve Stem Diameter
  • Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance
  • Valve Inspection
  • Valve Guide Inner Diameter
  • Valve Guide Reaming
  • Valve Spring Installed Length
  • Valve Spring Free Length
  • Valve Spring Squareness
  • Valve Spring Strength
    • Special Tool(s)
  • Valve Seat Inspection
    • Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
  • Valve Seat Width
  • Valve Seat Runout
  • Cylinder Head Distortion
  • Cylinder Bore Cleaning
  • Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
    • Notes
    • Cup-Type
    • Expansion-Type
  • Spark Plug Inspection
  • Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
  • Bearing Inspection