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by Snow
Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Testing a turbo diesel engine
Replies: 8
Views: 347

I've been given the good oil on swivel hubs, but thanks anyway Bazzle.
by Snow
Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:28 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Testing a turbo diesel engine
Replies: 8
Views: 347

Thanks Guys.

I'm going to get it tested by a diesel specialist, the price of specialist equipement and my inexperience with diesels warrants this.
Just trying to decide which coarse to take, one mechanice charges $125 which includes a compression test and the other charges $155 which includes a ...
by Snow
Wed Jan 12, 2005 7:18 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Testing a turbo diesel engine
Replies: 8
Views: 347

Thanks ISUZUROVER

Good tips there. I know how to check turbos but its just a doing a compression test that gets me, never done one on a diesel before.
Any thoughts on a leak down test instead of a compression test?
I've have never done either on a diesel before but might get a specialist to ...
by Snow
Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Testing a turbo diesel engine
Replies: 8
Views: 347

Testing a turbo diesel engine

Hi ya All

I'm looking to purchase a 92 Prado 3L turbo diesel. I've been told they have the same engines as the 90 series.
I know bugger all about deisel engines and want to find out what is involved with testing these engines.
How hard is it to do a compression test on these motors ? Is it ...

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