Compression test on \'78 240D (first-timer)

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Compression test on '78 240D (first-timer)

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05-19-2012, 11:09 AM

kerry

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Quote:

Originally Posted by funola

Oh and do not disconnect fuel line as suggested . Not only will you still spray lot's of fuel out the holes from the fuel that's in the IP. You will then have to do more work to bleed the air out.

Have you confirmed that via experiment? The engine will shut down if running and the fuel line is disconnected, suggesting quite strongly that the IP cannot pump fuel if new fuel is not entering it.

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