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…
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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.…
Probable Cause: Install a 4P8278 sight glass in the fuel return line and operate the engine to check for gas bubbles, an indication of air…
Probable Cause: * Engine Design * Defective Valve Or Seat 1. Engine design: On diesel engines a small amount of soot is normal. This is…
A. Outside Leaks (Go to Step 1) Probable Cause(s): * Leaks In Hoses Or Connections * Leaks In The Radiator And/Or Expansion Tank * Leaks…
Probable Cause: * Defect In Unit Injector Sleeve 1. Defect in unit injector sleeve: Remove unit injectors and inspect sleeves in cylinder head unit injector…
Probable Cause(s): * Defective Upper Seal On Unit Injector * Porosity In Cylinder Head * Porosity In Fuel Filter Base * Defective Seal In The…
Probable Cause(s): * Drive Belt For Alternator Is Worn Or Has A Defect * Loose Alternator Drive Pulley * Drive Belt And Drive Pulley For…
Probable Cause(s): * Alternator Or Alternator Regulator Has Loose Connections * Alternator Regulator Has A Defect * Alternator Field Lead Shorted To Battery Voltage 1.…
Probable Cause(s): * Loose Drive Belt For Alternator * Charging Or Ground Return Circuit Or Battery Connections Have A Defect * Alternator Regulator Has A…