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Engine Compression

Check compression pressure with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed, throttle valves wide open and at specified cranking speed.

ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST

Application RPM (1) psi (kg/cm2 )
1.8L 250-400 130 (9.1)
2.0L 250-400 137 (9.6)
2.0L Turbo 250-400 114 (8.0)
(1) Maximum allowable difference between cylinders is 14 psi (.98 kg/cm2 ).