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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Oil Leakage Into Combustion Area Of Cylinders
Oil leakage into the combustion area of the cylinders can be the cause of blue smoke. There are four possible ways for oil leakage into the combustion area of the cylinders: * Oil leakage between worn valve guides and valve … Continue reading
3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Oil Leakage On Outside Of Engine
Check for leakage at the seals at each end of the crankshaft. Look for leakage at the oil pan gasket and all lubrication system connections. Check to see if oil comes out of the crankcase breather. This can be caused … Continue reading
3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem Fuel In Coolant
Probable Cause: * Defect In Unit Injector Sleeve 1. Defect in unit injector sleeve: Remove unit injectors and inspect sleeves in cylinder head unit injector bores. Look for signs of cavitation erosion or cracks. Cavitation on the inside may be … Continue reading
3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem Fuel In Lubrication Oil
Probable Cause(s): * Defective Upper Seal On Unit Injector * Porosity In Cylinder Head * Porosity In Fuel Filter Base * Defective Seal In The Fuel Transfer Pump 1. Defective upper seal on unit injector: Check for a defective O-ring … Continue reading
3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem Engine Uses Too Much Lubrication Oil
Probable Cause(s): * Too Much Lubrication Oil In The Engine * Oil Leaks * Oil Temperature Is Too High * Worn Valve Guide Seals * Worn Pistons, Rings Or Cylinder Walls * Failure Of Seal Rings In Turbocharger * Worn … Continue reading
3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem Coolant In Lubrication Oil
Probable Cause(s): * Failure Of The Oil Cooler Core * Failure Of Cylinder Head Gasket * Failure Of Seal Between Cylinder Head And Sleeve In Unit Injector Bore * Crack Or Defect In Cylinder Head * Crack Or Defect In … Continue reading