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tors to the DRBIII t. For Special Tool identification, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS). (7) Crank engine until maximum pressure is reached on gauge. Record this pressure as #1 cylin- (8) Repeat the previous step for all remaining cyl- inders. (9) Compression should not be less than 689 kPa (100 psi) and not vary more than 25 percent from cyl- (10) If one or more cylinders have abnormally low compression pressures, repeat the compression test. (11) If the same cylinder or cylinders repeat an abnormally low reading on the second compression STANDARD PROCEDURE REPAIR OF DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS Damaged or worn threads (excluding spark plug and camshaft bearing cap attaching threads) can be CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain Heli-Coil tools and inserts are readily available from automotive parts jobbers. HYDROSTATIC LOCKED ENGINE When an engine is suspected to be hydrostatically locked, regardless of what caused the problem, the CAUTION: DO NOT use starter motor to rotate the (1) Inspect air cleaner, induction system and intake manifold to insure system is dry and clear of (2) Remove negative battery cable. when removing them from the engine. This will catch (4) With all spark plugs removed, rotate engine crankshaft using a breaker bar and socket. (5) Identify the fluid in the cylinder(s) (i.e., cool- ant, fuel, oil or other). (6) Make sure all fluid has been removed from the cylinders. Inspect engine for damage (i.e., connecting (7) Repair engine or components as necessary to prevent this problem from re-occurring. CAUTION: Squirt approximately one teaspoon of oil (8) Install new spark plugs. oil. (12) Connect negative battery cable. FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS AND SEALERS There are numerous places where form-in-place gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken applying form-in-place gaskets to assure obtaining the desired results. Do not use form-in- There are numerous types of form-in-place gasket materials that are used in the engine area. Mopar t Engine RTV GEN II, Mopar t ATF-RTV, and Mopart Gasket Maker gasket materials, each have different MOPAR t ENGINE RTV GEN II is used to seal components exposed to engine oil. This material is a adhesion and sealing properties when exposed to engine oil. Moisture in the air causes the MOPAR t ATF RTV is a specifically designed black silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and 9 - 10 ENGINE 2.0L SOHC PL/SRT-4 ENGINE 2.0L SOHC (Continued) |