NHTSA ID Number: 10056588
Manufacturer Communication Number: SIB-0084-0184
TSB/Document Date: 2015-01-10
Summary
DETROIT: TO ENSURE THAT LOW ENGINE COMPRESSION IS VERIFIED, A MANUAL COMPRESSION TEST MUST BE PERFORMED. *PE
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SUBJECT
DATE
Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
July 2014
Additions, Revisions, or Updates
Publication Number / Title
Platform
Section Title
Change
DDC-SVC-MAN-0084
DD Platform
Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
This is a new section.
DDC-SVC-MAN-0184
Euro IV
Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
This is a new section.
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Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
Check as follows:
NOTE: This diagnostic should only be performed after a manual compression test has been performed to ensure
low engine compression is verified.
1. Are all the actuator pistons on the engine brake rocker arms retracted (1)?
2.
3.
4.
5.
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a. Yes; Go to step 2.
b. No; replace the engine brake rocker(s) that have a stuck actuator piston (2). Refer to section "Removal of the
Rocker Shaft Assembly".
Check the camshaft timing. Refer to section "Camshaft Timing Verification". Do the camshaft timing marks line up per
procedures?
a. Yes; Go to step 3.
b. No; correct engine/camshaft timing and verify repair. Refer to section "Timing the Camshafts with the Gear Train
Installed".
Check valve lash and engine brake adjustments. Refer to section "Valve Lash Adjustments". Was valve lash adjustment
required?
a. Yes; Go to step 4.
b. No; Go to step 5.
Conduct a Mechanical Cylinder Compression Test. Refer to section "Mechanical Cylinder Compression Test". Is
compression within specification?
a. Yes; reassemble the engine and verify repairs.
b. No; Go to step 5.
Remove the cylinder head.
a. For the DD13, Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Cylinder Head".
b. For the DD15 and DD16, Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Cylinder Head".
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6. Inspect the cylinder head gasket for damage or exhaust leaks around the fire seals. Is the seal damaged or showing
evidence of exhaust leaks?
a. Yes; measure the liner protrusion. Refer to section "Installation of the Cylinder Liner".
b. No; Go to step 7.
7. Inspect the following engine components:
a. Refer to section "Inspection of the Cylinder Head".
b. Refer to section "Inspection of the Cylinder Liner".
c. Refer to section "Further Analysis of the Cylinder Liner".
d. Refer to section "Inspection of the Piston".
e. Refer to section "Inspection of the Intake and Exhaust Valves".
8. If necessary, inspect the main bearings. Refer to section "Inspection of the Main and Connecting Rod Bearing in
Chassis".
9. Has the cause of low compression been identified?
a. Yes; complete repairs, verify and release vehicle.
b. No; contact Detroit™ Customer Support Center at 800-445-1980.
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