Checking engine compression
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
     |  | Checking engine compression | 
   
  
  
   
   
   
   
   
    
     
      
       | 1. | Remove the upper engine cover. 
 
   
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       | 2. | Undo the charge air pipe from the turbocharger and camshaft cover. 
 
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       | 3. | Undo the rear cable mounting from the camshaft cover and disconnect the glow plugs. 
 
   
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       | 4. | Blow clean around the glow plugs and remove them. 
 
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       | 5. | Take out the fuse for the engine control module and fuel distribution pump (no. 27 in the dashboard fuse board). 
 
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       | 7. | Run the starter motor until the gauge stops and engine speed is at least 150 rpm. The maximum permitted pressure differential between cylinders is 10%, see test values in
        
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       | 8. | Disconnect the compression gauge and adapter. Fit the glow plugs. 
 Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 lbf ft)
 
 
   
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       | 9. | Connect the glow plugs and fit the cable mountings to the camshaft cover. 
 
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       | 10. | Fit the charge air pipe to the turbocharger and the camshaft cover. 
 
   
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       | 11. | Fit the upper engine cover. 
 
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       | 12. | Refit the fuse for the fuel distribution pump control module. Read and clear any DTCs. 
 
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