Engine System-General Information

• Specifications
  • General Specifications
  • Torque Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Engine
• Diagnosis And Testing
  • Engine
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Inspection and Verification
    • Symptom Chart
    • Component Tests
      • Engine Oil Leaks
      • Engine Oil Leaks - Fluorescent Oil Additive Method
        • Notes
        • Leakage Points - Underhood
        • Leakage Points - Under Engine, With Vehicle on Hoist
        • Leakage Points - With Transmission and Flywheel Removed
    • Compression Test - Compression Gauge Check
      • Notes
      • Compression Test - Test Results
        • Notes
        • Compression Pressure Limit Chart
      • Compression Test - Interpreting Compression Readings
    • Cylinder Leakage Detection
    • Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
      • Notes
      • Basic Pre-checks
      • Detailed Pre-checks
      • Oil Consumption Test
      • Post Checks, Evaluation and Corrective Action
      • Oil Pressure Test
    • Intake Manifold Vacuum Test
      • Notes
      • Intake Manifold Vacuum Test - Interpreting Vacuum Gauge Readings
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valve Cover Removed
      • Notes
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off
      • 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 Off, Camshaft Lobe Lift - OHC Engines
      • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valve Tappet
• General Procedures
  • Sprockets
  • Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter
  • Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines
  • Camshaft Surface Inspection
  • Camshaft Lobe Lift
  • Camshaft Runout
  • Crankshaft End Play
  • Valve Stem Diameter
  • Valve Inspection
  • Valve Guide Inner Diameter
  • Valve Spring Free Length
  • Valve Spring Squareness
  • Valve Spring Strength
  • Valve Seat Inspection
    • Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
  • Flywheel Inspection
  • Cylinder Head Distortion
  • Cylinder Block Distortion
  • Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
  • Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
    • Notes
    • Cup-Type
    • Expansion-Type
  • Spark Plug Inspection
  • Valve Tappet Inspection