Repair Procedure C
REPAIR PROCEDURE "C" - RESTORE ENGINE COMPRESSION1. Disconnect ESPS connector B1-27.
NOTE:
This will cut fuel injection & spark while performing the procedure.
2. Remove the front vacuum plug from the passenger side of the lower intake manifold.
3. Fabricate a vacuum line (About 2 feet in length) & attach to front vacuum port as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
DO NOT attempt to service both vacuum ports at the same time. Perform procedure for front port, then perform procedure for rear port.
4. Add 10-15cc's of 5W-20 engine oil to a small container.
5. Insert vacuum line into the bottom of the container.
6. Crank over engine until all oil is drawn into the intake manifold. (Do not depress accelerator pedal during this step.)
NOTE:
If oil cannot be drawn into engine due to low vacuum, add oil through leading spark plug holes, or use a syringe & inject through vacuum lines & into the intake manifold. Add about 10 cc's to each rotor.
7. Disconnect vacuum line from intake manifold & reinstall vacuum plug. Reinstall leading spark plug if removed during STEP 6
8. Repeat steps 2-7 for rear vacuum port.
9. Connect BSPS connector B1-27.
10. Attempt to start engine without depressing accelerator pedal.
^ If engine starts, proceed to STEP 5 in REPAIR PROCEDURE "A" - DECHOKE / ENGINE STARTING.
^ If engine fails to start, check engine compression & follow diagnosis according to workshop manual page 01-03-28, NO. 6 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START.