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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

05-13-2014, 11:44 PM

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Diesel compression test? What are my options?

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Posted By carringb

Re: Diesel compression test? What are my options?

Yup. Also maybe ask them to check Turbo vane operation, injection pressure and duty cycle, FICM voltage, EOT/ECT and fuel pressure.

BTW - doesn't have to be Ford. Many independent shops have the...

Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

05-13-2014, 12:32 AM

Replies: 9

Diesel compression test? What are my options?

Views: 6,219

Posted By carringb

Re: Diesel compression test? What are my options?

Yes, AE is my preferred DX tool. About the only thing better is a Ford VCM but the subscription is not cheap, so it doesn't make sense for family car. And you are right, AE does perform the...

Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

05-13-2014, 12:27 AM

Replies: 9

Diesel compression test? What are my options?

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Posted By carringb

Re: Diesel compression test? What are my options?

It looks like it can monitor the data streams, but it doesn't say how many. For some diagnostics, at least 3 live data streams is important. AutoEngenuity does 12, which as really nice when you have...

Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

05-12-2014, 11:20 PM

Replies: 9

Diesel compression test? What are my options?

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Posted By carringb

Re: Diesel compression test? What are my options?

I don't recommend doing a traditional compression test on the 6.0 diesel. Very high probability (almost guaranteed) of breaking off a glow-plug connector which requires replacing the harness. Plus,...

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