Radiator Hose and Pipe Inspection (coolant leak, damage, installation
condition)
Valve Clearance InspectionCoolant Flow Chart
1. Radiator
2. Radiator Fan
3. Water Pump
4. Oil Cooler
5. Oil Cooler Intake Hose
6. Oil Cooler Outlet Hose
7. Cylinder Jacket
8. Cylinder Head Jacket
9. Thermostat Housing
10. Air Bleeder Hose
11. Radiator Cap
12. Radiator Overflow Hose
13. Reserve Tank
14. Reserve Tank Overflow Ho ...
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating.
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements
with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...
Subthrottle Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check to see that all the subthrottle valves [A] open and
close smoothly.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
I ...