Radiator Hose and Pipe Inspection (coolant leak, damage, installation
condition)
Valve Clearance InspectionValve Seat Inspection
Remove the valve (see Valve Removal).
Check the valve seating surface [A] between the valve [B]
and valve seat [C].
Measure the outside diameter [D] of the seating pattern
on the valve seat.
If the outside diameter is too large or too small, repair the
seat (see Valve Seat Repair).
Val ...
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance Inspection
Measure connecting rod big end side clearance.
Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the big end and either
crank web to determine clearance.
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
Standard: 0.13 0.38 mm
(0.0051 0.0150 in.)
Service Limit: 0.58 mm (0.023 in.)
If the clearance exceeds ...
Cylinder Compression Measurement
NOTE
Use the battery which is fully charged.
Warm up the engine thoroughly.
Stop the engine.
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Attach the compression gauge [A] and adapter [B] firmly
into the spark plug hole.
Using the startermo ...