Car engine check and overhaul Mitsubishi Galant 6 and 7

General information about the overhaul
It is far from always possible to easily determine the moment when it becomes necessary to overhaul the power unit. A number of different factors must be taken into...

Checking the compression pressure in the engine cylinders
Note. Compressometers are available in two types: with clamping and threaded nozzles. The latter are screwed into the spark plug holes and provide a more reliable...

Oil pressure check
Checking the proper functioning of the oil pressure gauge 1. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the meter. With the help of a special probe lamp (12 V, 2.4 W) ground...

Alternative options for engine reconditioning schemes
During the independent overhaul of the engine, the reader will be faced with the need to choose the most appropriate scheme of actions for him, which determines the...

Useful tips for engine reconditioning
General information Most of the procedures for overhaul and reconditioning of the engine are among the so-called standard ones. Particular attention should be paid to...

Preparing for a major overhaul
Clean the engine compartment and exterior surfaces of the power unit using one of a wide range of specialty solvents. This treatment will prevent dirt from getting...

The procedure for disassembling the engine in preparation for its overhaul
1. The easiest way to disassemble the engine is to install it on a portable assembly stand. This kind of device can always be borrowed relatively inexpensively from a...

Restorative repair of the cylinder head
General information Modern car engines use one of two types of cylinder heads: overhead valves (OHV) and with an overhead camshaft (OHC). The last type can be broken...

Restorative repair of the cylinder block
General information During the reconditioning of the cylinder block, pistons with piston rings, main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft, timing drive...

Trial run and running-in of the engine after overhaul
Attention! When starting the engine for the first time after the completion of its refurbishment, it is imperative to have a class B fire extinguisher at hand! 1. After...