FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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General Information

MALFUNCTIONS
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by routine tune-ups. These malfunctions may be classified as either mechanical (e.g., a strange noise), or performance (e.g., engine idles rough and stalls). Refer to Performance Charts, for possible causes and corrections of malfunctions. Engine Diagnosis-Performance

ADDITIONAL TESTS
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
^ Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test
^ Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Failure Diagnosis
^ Intake Manifold Leakage Diagnosis