General (Compression, Check): Repair Instructions

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra F

Section

General › Repair Instructions › Compression, Check

Engine and Engine AggregatesCompression, Check

Compression, Check   Engine at operating temperature (oil temperature ≥ 80 ° C/176 ° F).     Remove, Disconnect    Remove sheathed glow plugs - see operation "Sheathed Glow Plugs, Remove and Install". Disconnect/detach wiring harness plug for solenoid valve or control unit solenoid valve.   Use a compression pressure recorder with a measurement range from 10 to 40 bar in conjunction with connector KM-649 and adapter KM-533-B. Insert connector KM-649 in glow plug hole.   Operate starter for ca. 4 sec. - Minimum speed 200 min -1 . Permitted pressure difference between the individual cylinders ca. 150 kPa (1.5 bar).     Install, Connect    Connect wiring harness plug for solenoid valve (1) or control unit solenoid valve and press into retainer (2). Install sheathed glow plugs - see operation "Sheathed Glow Plugs, Remove and Install".

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