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Engine Compression

Unplug distributor and ignition coil. If equipped, unplug cold start injector connector, solenoid resistor, and fuel injector connectors. Check compression pressure with engine operating at normal temperature and specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed (on dual plugs, remove exhaust side only), and throttle wide open.

6-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application psi (kg/cm2 )
Compression Pressure
Cressida 156 (10.9)
Land Cruiser 149 (10.5)
Supra
Non-Turbo 156 (10.9)
Turbo 142 (10.0)
Minimum Compression Pressure
Cressida & Supra 128 (9.0)
Land Cruiser 114 (8.0)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Cressida & Supra 14 (1.0)
Land Cruiser 7 (.5)