Tune-Up Notes
NOTE:
In order to comply with emission standards, specifications shown on engine compartment Emission Control Tune-Up Decal must be used in all instances.
CAUTION:
When performing tune-up on vehicles equipped with catalytic converters, do not allow or create a condition of engine misfire in more than one cylinder for an extended period of time. Damage to converter may occur due to loading converter with unburned air/fuel mixture.
CAUTION:
On vehicles equipped with catalytic converters, do not add fuel system cleaning agents to fuel tank or carburetor as their use may be detrimental to the catalytic converter.
CAUTION:
Before making a compression test or cranking engine using a remote starting switch, disconnect coil wire from distributor and secure to a good ground.
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 1.7L | 8.2:1 | |
| 2.2L | 8.5:1 | |
| 2.6L | 8.2:1 | |
| Compression Pressures | ||
| 1.7L | 100 psi | |
| 2.2L | 130-150 psi | |
| 2.6L | 149 psi | |
| Variation Between Cylinders | ||
| 1.7L | 25 psi | |
| 2.2L | 20 psi | |
| 2.6L | 15 psi | |
Check compression pressure with engine warm, spark plugs removed, throttle valve wide open, and at cranking speed.
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | Clearance (Hot) | |
|---|---|---|
| Intake | ||
| 1.7L | .008-.012" | |
| 2.2L | Hydraulic | |
| 2.6L | .006" | |
| Exhaust | ||
| 1.7L | 016-.020" | |
| 2.2L | Hydraulic | |
| 2.6L | .010" | |
| Jet Valve (2.6L Only) | .006" | |