Montero SR 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1997)
Compression Check: Testing and Inspection
1. Before inspection, check that the engine oil, starter and battery are in good condition. Also, set the vehicle to the following conditions:
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Engine coolant temperature: 80 - 95° C (176 - 203° F).
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Lights and all accessories: "OFF".
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Transmission: P range.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cables.
3. Remove all of the spark plugs.
4. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
NOTE: Doing this will prevent the engine control module from carrying out ignition and fuel injection.
5. Cover the spark plug hole with a rag, and after the engine has been cranked, check that no foreign material is adhering to the rag.
CAUTION:
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Keep away from the spark plug hole when cranking.
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Do not let water, oil, fuel, etc. enter the cylinder through cracks, or these heated materials will gush out from the spark plug hole, which is
dangerous.
6. Install the compression gauge into a spark plug hole.
7. Crank the engine with the throttle valve fully open and measure the compression pressure.
Standard value: 1200 kPa (171 psi) @ 250 - 400 RPM
Limit: 890 kPa (127 psi) @ 250 - 400 RPM
8. Measure the compression of all the cylinders, and check that the pressure differences of the cylinders are below the limit. The (maximum) limit is
100 kPa (14 psi).
9. If there is a cylinder with compression or a compression difference that is outside the limit, pour a small amount of engine oil through the spark
plug hole, and repeat the operations in steps 6 to 8.
NOTE:
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If the compression increases after oil is added, the cause of the malfunction is a worn or damaged piston ring and/or cylinder inner surface.
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If the compression does not rise after oil is added, the cause is a burnt or defective valve seat, or pressure leaking from the gasket.
10. Reconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
11. Reinstall the spark plugs and spark plug cables.
12. Use the scan tool to erase the diagnostic trouble codes, or disconnect the negative battery cable for 10 seconds or more and then re-connect it.
NOTE: This will erase the diagnostic trouble code resulting from the crankshaft position sensor connector being disconnected.
