Describe briefly the basic steps in performing a cylinder leakage test on one cylinder.

What will be an ideal response?


Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature, then let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the radiator cap and the PCV valve. Place the cylinder at top dead center on the compression stroke. Insert the tester into the hole and calibrate. With air pressure applied, record the amount of leakage on the gauge and listen at the exhaust pipe, throttle plate, radiator cap, and oil filler to locate the source of the leak.

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