Published: 23-Nov-2017

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 303-00

Engine System - General Information

Leakage Test Using Smoke Test Equipment (G1445299)

GENERAL PROCEDURES
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  • Leakage test using smoke test equipment
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CAUTION:

Do not exceed 5 psi test pressure, when testing the engine or cooling systems.

NOTES:

  • The vehicle battery must be in good condition and fully charged before carrying out this procedure.

  • On vehicles with more than one air cleaner, it will be necessary to insert smoke at both air cleaner outlet pipes independently if both sides of the engine require testing.

  • In some cases it may be necessary to remove undertrays, trim or engine covers to obtain access to all potential leak locations.

  • For further information regarding operation of the test equipment refer to the manufacturers operators manual supplied with the kit.

  • This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.

  • This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

  1. WARNING:

    Make sure the smoke test equipment is secure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

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    Install the smoke test equipment to a suitable location.
  2. NOTES:

    • The illustration shows a 2.0L Diesel engine, other engines are similar.

    • It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner(s) to allow access to the air cleaner outlet pipes.

    • It will be necessary to cap one of the air cleaner outlet pipes. Use the blanking caps supplied in the kit to cap the open orifice.

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    Release the air cleaner outlet pipe(s) from the air cleaner.
  3. CAUTION:

    Make sure that the adaptor is correctly fitted.

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    Install the appropriate adaptor to the air cleaner outlet pipe.
  4. CAUTION:

    Make sure that the adaptor is correctly fitted.

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    If required, install the appropriate blanking adaptors to the air cleaner outlet pipes.
  5. Connect a suitable compressed air line to the smoke test equipment.
  6. Connect the smoke test equipment positive power cable to the battery positive terminal.
  7. WARNING:

    Do not connect the smoke test equipment negative cable to the battery negative terminal.

    Connect the smoke test equipment negative cable to a suitable body ground point.
  8. NOTE:

    Make sure the smoke test equipment adapter is a good fit to the air cleaner outlet pipe. This must be an air tight seal.

    For further information regarding operation of the test equipment refer to the manufacturers operators manual supplied with the kit.