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Subject:Re: Compression check procedure question
From:Jonathan Farrugia
Date:Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:11:16 -0400

i pull the fuel pump relay in the little black box in the engine
compartment.  thats on 1.9's i don't know if it is there on 2.1's.

jonathan

On Sun, 19 Sep 2004, Lee Kouns wrote:

> Hi Listees,
> In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1 liter
> engine, he mentions having the throttle open fully and grounding the
> coil wire, but doesn't say anything about disabling the fuel pump. Does
> that mean that it is OK for gas to enter the cylinders during the check?
> If you think the pump should be disabled, what is the best way to do
> that?
> Thanks for your help.
> Lee Kouns
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