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8.1 State THREE gas analyser readings that are caused by a faulty catalytic converter. 8.2 State THREE methods to determine the causes of leakages on an internal co... show full transcript

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Step 1

State THREE gas analyser readings that are caused by a faulty catalytic converter.

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  1. High carbon monoxide (CO).
  2. High nitrogen oxides (NOx).
  3. High hydrocarbons (HC).

Step 2

State THREE methods to determine the causes of leakages on an internal combustion engine when performing a cylinder leakage test.

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  1. Listen for hissing sounds at the air intake.
  2. Listen for hissing sounds at the exhaust pipe.
  3. Look for bubbles in the radiator water.

Step 3

What is the allowable variation, in percentage (%), between the compression readings?

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The allowable variation is calculated as:
ext{Variation} = rac{11 - 8.2}{11} imes 100 = 25.5 ext{%}

Step 4

Calculate the maximum variation between the given readings.

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The maximum variation is found by taking the highest reading and subtracting the lowest reading:
extVariation=11−8.2=2.8extbarext{Variation} = 11 - 8.2 = 2.8 ext{ bar}

Step 5

State TWO possible causes of the low reading in cylinder 3.

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  1. Worn compression rings.
  2. Leaking valves.

Step 6

Explain TWO corrective measures after a wet test is done and the reading in cylinder 3 remains the same.

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  1. Repair or replace the cracked cylinder head.
  2. Replace the piston rings.

Step 7

State TWO possible causes of a low oil pressure reading on an internal combustion engine.

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  1. Worn oil pump.
  2. Dirty or contaminated oil.

Step 8

State TWO corrective measures.

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  1. Use the correct oil grade.
  2. Change the oil with clean oil.

Step 9

Name THREE checks that must be done on a fuel pressure tester before connecting it to a vehicle's fuel system.

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  1. Ensure the tester can read the pressure of the engine.
  2. Use the right adaptor for the engine.
  3. Ensure that the pressure relieve valve is working properly.

Step 10

Name THREE corrective measures to the cooling system.

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  1. Renew the faulty water hose.
  2. Renew the radiator.
  3. Replace the heater tap.

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