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EN-48974 EGR Cooler Pressure Tester Adapter Set. See Special Tools .

Inspection	Action
DEFINITION: Base engine misfire with coolant consumption
Preliminary Inspection	Verify that there are no external coolant leaks. Refer to Loss of Coolant .
Isolate Affected Cylinders	IMPORTANT: If coolant is found in any of the right bank cylinders, inspect for a leaking EGR cooler using EN-48974 -1. See Special Tools . Coolant may enter the right bank cylinders through the exhaust system after shutdown. Cylinder balance test with scan tool Cooling system pressurization Inspection of glow plugs Compression test Cylinder leakdown test
EGR System Inspection	Inspect EGR cooler using EN-48974 -1. See Special Tools . Replace the EGR cooler if any problem is found.
Cylinder Head Gasket Leakage	Remove cylinder heads of the affected cylinder bank and inspect for damage. Replace components as necessary.
Cylinder Head or Engine Block Damage	Inspect the cylinder heads for cracks and warpage. Inspect the cylinder block for damage. Inspect the cylinder block to head mating surface for straightness. Replace components as necessary.