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Engine Compression: Supra

  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. On turbo models, unplug cam position sensor and solenoid resistor connectors. Remove air cleaner hose and PCV pipe. Remove ignition coil cover and ignition coil. Remove all spark plugs. Check compression pressure.
  2. On non-turbo models, unplug solenoid resistor and cold start injector connectors. Disconnect high tension wire from ignition coil. Remove PCV hose. Disconnect and plug coolant by-pass hoses.
  3. Disconnect all hoses going to throttle body. Disconnect throttle position sensor. Remove throttle body bracket, throttle body, and gasket. Remove all spark plugs. Check compression pressure.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Cressida 9.2:1
Land Cruiser 8.1:1
Supra
Non-Turbo 9.2:1
Turbo 8.4:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Cressida 164 psi (11.5 kg/cm2 )
Land Cruiser 149 psi (10.5 kg/cm2 )
Supra
Non-Turbo 156 psi (10.9 kg/cm2 )
Turbo 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Cressida & Supra 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Land Cruiser 114 psi (8.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Cressida & Supra 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
Land Cruiser 7 psi (.5 kg/cm2 )