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Engine Compression

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed (on dual plugs, remove exhaust side only) and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Non-Turbo 10.5:1
Turbo 8.5:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Non-Turbo 186 psi (13.1 kg/cm2 )
Turbo 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure (1)
Non-Turbo 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Turbo 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Minimum compression at 300-350 RPM.