17 DD Platform EuroV Electronics and Troubleshooting Manual (DDC-SVC-MAN-0203)

Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression

17.1 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression

Check as follows:
Note : This diagnostic should only be performed after a manual compression test has been performed to ensure
low engine compression is verified.
1. Conduct a Mechanical Cylinder Compression Test. Refer to section "Mechanical Cylinder Compression Test" . Is
compression within specification?
1.a Yes; no repair is needed.
1.b No; Go to step 2.
2. Are all the actuator pistons on the engine brake rocker arms retracted (1)?
2.a Yes; Go to step 3.
2.b No; replace the engine brake rocker(s) that has a stuck actuator piston (2). Refer to section "Removal of the
Exhaust Rocker Shaft Assembly" .

3. Check the camshaft timing. Refer to section "Camshaft Timing Verification" . Is the camshaft timing within
specifications?
3.a Yes; Go to step 4.
3.b No; correct engine/camshaft timing and verify repair.
4. Check valve lash and engine brake adjustments. Refer to section "Setting the Valve and Engine Brake Lash" . Is an
adjustment required?
4.a Yes; adjust as necessary and verify repair.
4.b No; Go to step 5.

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5. Remove the cylinder head.

For the DD13, Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Cylinder Head Assembly"
For the DD15 and DD16, Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Cylinder Head Assembly"
6. Inspect the cylinder head gasket for damage to the fire seal at the cylinder(s) with low compression. Is
damage present?
6.a Yes; measure the liner protrusion. Refer to section "Installation of the Cylinder Liner" . Repair as necessary and
verify repair.
6.b No; Go to step 7.
7. Inspect the following engine components:
Refer to section "Inspection of the Cylinder Head"

Refer to section "Inspection of the Cylinder Liner"

Refer to section "Inspection of the Piston, Piston Rings and Connecting Rod"

Refer to section "Inspection of the Intake and Exhaust Valves"

8. Did any of the above inspections identify the cause of low engine compression?
8.a Yes; repair as necessary and verify repairs.
8.b No; Go to step 9.
9. Inspect the main and connecting rod bearings for damage. Refer to section "Inspection of the Main and Connecting
Rod Bearings in Chassis" .

10. Has the cause of low compression been identified?

10.a Yes; repair as necessary and verify repairs.
10.b No; review the results of the above troubleshooting steps.