How To Perform A Leak Down Test On Your 1997 – 2001 Honda CR250.
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The Tools You Will Need Are:
- 48mm Expansion Plug
- Philips Screwdriver
- Leak Down Tester
- Spray Bottle With Soapy Water
The leak-down test is a critical step in your rebuild because it’s an easy way to check your work.
If you have a bad seal or something isn’t torqued correctly, this will tell you.
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Honda CR250 Top End Service Steps:
- Step 1: Cylinder Head Removal (Video)
- Step 2: Cylinder Removal (Video)
- Step 3: Piston Removal (Video)
- Step 4: Exhaust Valve Removal (Video)
- Step 5: Piston Inspection (Video)
- Step 6: Cylinder Head Inspection (Video)
- Step 7: Cylinder Inspection (Video)
- Step 8: Exhaust Valve Inspection (Video)
- Step 9: Clearance Calculations (Video)
- Step 10: Exhaust Valve Installation (Video)
- Step 11: Piston Installation (Video)
- Step 12: Cylinder Installation (Video)
- Step 13: Cylinder Head Installation (Video)
- Step 14: Leak Down Test (Video)
- Step 15: Engine Break-In (Video)
Top End Rebuild Tools List: (Links to Amazon)
- Piston Pin Puller
- Piston Holder
- Machinists Straight Edge
- Feeler Gauges
- Telescoping Bore Gauges
- Digital Calipers
- Plastic Scraper
- Spark Plug Thread Follower
- Motion Pro Torque Wrench Adapter
- Molybdenum Grease
- Lithium Grease