Diagnosis And Testing-Engine Diagnosis-Introduction
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Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may be classified as either mechanical (e.g., a strange noise), or performance (e.g., engine idles rough and stalls).
(Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING-ENGINE DIAGNOSIS-PERFORMANCE ) or (Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING- ENGINE DIAGNOSIS-MECHANICAL ). Refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
Additional tests and diagnostic procedures may be necessary for specific engine malfunctions that cannot be isolated with the Service Diagnosis charts. Information concerning additional tests and diagnosis is provided within the following:
- Cylinder Compression Pressure Test (Refer to ENGINE-DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING )
- Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test (Refer to ENGINE-DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING )
- Cylinder Head Gasket Failure Diagnosis (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD-DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING )
- Intake Manifold Leakage Diagnosis (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD-DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING )
- Lash Adjuster (Tappet) Noise Diagnosis (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/HYDRAULIC LIFTERS (CAM IN BLOCK)-DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING )
- Engine Oil Leak Inspection (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION-DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING )