Name_____________________________________________________ Date____________ Instructor__________________________________________________ Period__________ Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. May not be reproduced or posted to a publicly accessible website. After completing this job, you will be able to check an engine for leaks. Procedures 1. Obtain a vehicle to be used in this job. Your instructor may direct you to perform this job on a shop vehicle or engine. 2. Gather the tools needed to perform the following job. Refer to the project’s tools and materials list. Visual Inspection 1. Inspect the top of the engine for leaks. Such leaks will usually be visible at the point of leakage. • Common upper-engine oil leak points are valve covers, timing covers, and the oil filler cap. Were any oil leaks found? Yes ___ No ___ If Yes, list the locations of the oil leaks: _ _________________________________________________________________________ • Common upper-engine fuel leak points are fuel fittings, hose clamps, and pressure regulators. Were any fuel leaks found? Yes ___ No ___ If Yes, list the locations of the fuel leaks: _ _________________________________________________________________________ • Common upper-engine coolant leak points are hoses, hose fittings, radiator seams, and the radiator cap. Were any coolant leaks found? Yes ___ No ___ If Yes, list the locations of the coolant leaks:______________________________________ Note Pressure testing the cooling system is covered in Job 31. 2. Obtain a drop light or other source of illumination. 3. Examine the underside of the vehicle for evidence of oil or grease. Slight seepage is normal. Was excessive oil or grease observed? Yes ___ No ___ If Yes, where does the oil/grease appear to be coming from? _ _________________________________________________________________________ Note Airflow under the vehicle will blow leaking oil backwards. The leak may be some distance forward from where the oil appears. 41 Job 7—Inspect an Engine for Leaks