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16. Combustion Gas In The Fuel Rail Test: Purpose:

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The purpose of this test is to check if any combustion gas leaks past the injector's needle and seat or past the copper combustion gasket.

Combustion Gas Leaking In the Fuel Rail
Bank 1 Bank 2
Cylinder 1 (YES/NO) Cylinder 2 (YES/NO)
Cylinder 3 (YES/NO) Cylinder 4 (YES/NO)
Cylinder 5 (YES/NO) Cylinder 6 (YES/NO)
Cylinder 7 (YES/NO) Cylinder 8 (YES/NO)

Carry out the Combustion Gas In The Fuel Rail Test to verify the repair.

When the repair is verified carry out the Electric Fuel Pump Pressure test.