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Old 03-20-2014, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by w123fanman View Post
Well I mean more so are there any engine wear tests that do not require special tools? I cannot go out an rent a diesel compression tester and no where near me carries one to buy.
As mentioned, a blow-by test is done without any tools.

With the engine running, remove the oil fill cap on the cam cover. Does the cap do a dance, or is blown into the next county?

A dance is normal. If you can't find it, that indicates too much blow-by and the engine needs work.
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