TROUBLESHOOTING 19
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Faults
Possible cause
Action
Engine overheats
Too little coolant in cooling system
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Check the cooling system for leakage.
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Check the coolant level. (
Too little air stream
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Switch off engine when stationary.
Radiator fins very dirty
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Clean the radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system
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Drain the coolant.
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Refill with coolant.
Damaged cylinder head or cylin-
der head gasket
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Check the cylinder head and cylinder head
gasket.
Bent radiator hose
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Change the radiator hose.
White smoke emission (steam in
exhaust gas)
Damaged cylinder head or cylin-
der head gasket
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Check the cylinder head and cylinder head
gasket.
Gear oil exits at the vent hose
Too much gear oil added
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Check the gear oil level. (
Water in the gear oil
Damaged radial shaft seal ring or
water pump
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Check the radial shaft seal ring and the
water pump.