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Doosan — Cylinder compression pressure check

Testing & diagnosis · Engine

From a Doosan owner's manual covering: G265, G265XW/XF, G300, G300XW/XF, G335, G335XW/XF, G400, G400XW/XF, G430, G430XW/XF, G435, G435XW/XF…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Doosan P126TI engine, Doosan P126TI-II engine, Doosan P158LE engine, Doosan DP158LC engine, Doosan P180LE engine

Procedure

  1. Warm up the engine then stop it and remove nozzle assemblies.
  2. Install special tool (gauge adapter) in nozzle holder hole.
  3. Connect the compression pressure gauge to the adapter.
  4. Cut off fuel circulation, rotate the starter, measure each cylinder pressure.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • Standard 25 ~ 28 kg/cm2; Limit 24 kg/cm2 or less; difference within ±10%
  • At water temperature 20°C, 200 rpm (10 turns)

Source: Doosan owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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