Compression test and spark plug questions Topic is solved

Post by **scot850** » 16 Aug 2021, 14:05

Injector leaking into cylinder it sounds like? Would explain the clean cylinder relative to the others.

Neil.

Post by **FireFox31** » 16 Aug 2021, 17:11

I have to remove the fuel rail to do the PCV cleaning. Could I find any clues to a leak while doing that? Maybe replace the injector o-rings and manifold seals?

Post by **scot850** » 16 Aug 2021, 19:14

You might see a telltale in the intake manifold once it has been removed. Replacing the 'o' rings and seals won't fix the problem. It is the internal injectors seal that is dirty possibly. Having the injectors cleaned and tested would be a possibility while they are out for the PCV service.

Neil.

Post by **abscate** » 17 Aug 2021, 01:33

Nice high compression for 200k miles. Good ring and valve sealing. A lot of reasons the numbers can fluctuate during the pump up, I would not worry about that.

It’s about &20-25 each to get injectors cleaned and “ balanced” but these things seem to last a long time on Volvos

Post by **erikv11** » 17 Aug 2021, 07:56

FireFox31 wrote: 16 Aug 2021, 17:11 I have to remove the fuel rail to do the PCV cleaning. Could I find any clues to a leak while doing that? ...

Yes. Put the rail-with-injectors on a towel on top the valve cover and turn the key to position II to activate the fuel pump and put some pressure in the system. None of the injectors should leak fuel.

Post by **FireFox31** » 17 Aug 2021, 21:45

abscate wrote: 17 Aug 2021, 01:33 It’s about $20-25 each to get injectors cleaned and “balanced” but these things seem to last a long time on Volvos

That sounds fair. Looks like I have to mail them away to be cleaned. Can anyone recommend one cleaning company over another?

erikv11 wrote: 17 Aug 2021, 07:56 Yes. Put the rail-with-injectors on a towel on top the valve cover and turn the key to position II to activate the fuel pump and put some pressure in the system. None of the injectors should leak fuel.

Great, I can easily try that during the PCV cleaning! Thanks for the tip.

Did you say that the knock during each crank was the injector? The fuel pump relay was removed for the compression test. Two other cylinders gave a knock on one of their 5-6 cranks, but cylinder 5 knocked each time.

Post by **erikv11** » 17 Aug 2021, 21:52

I have used https://www.cruzinperformance.com/ with good results and I know others on here have used https://www.mrinjector.us/.

Post by **abscate** » 18 Aug 2021, 03:36

Just up the street from me in Glenville. nY.

I like these guys since they brought me food when I was in Antarctica

https://injectorrepair.com/injector-service/