SECTION 10 – ENGINE – CHAPTER 1
10-13
FAULT FINDING
When effecting a repair the cause of the problem
must be investigated and corrected to avoid repeat
failures.
The following table lists problems and their possible
causes with recommended remedial action.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDY
Engine does not
develop full power
1.
Clogged air cleaner
1.
Clean or renew element
develop full power
2.
Fuel line obstructed
2.
Clean
3.
Faulty injectors
3.
Clean and reset
4.
Burnt, worn or sticking valves
4.
Replace valves with new or
oversize, and/or machine the
valve guide bores
5.
Blown head gasket
5.
Check head flatness and fit new
gasket
6.
Incorrect fuel delivery
6.
Check injectors and pump
7.
Low cylinder compression
7.
Renew piston rings or
re–bore/re–sleeve as necessary
Oil pressure warning
light fails to operate
1.
Bulb burnt out
1.
Renew bulb
light fails to operate
2.
Warning Light pressure switch
faulty
2.
Renew pressure switch
3.
Warning light circuit faulty
3.
Check and renew wiring
Excessive exhaust
smoke
1.
Oil leak on compressor or turbine
side of turbocharger, where fitted
1.
Overhaul turbocharger
smoke
2.
Exhaust leak on exhaust manifold
side of turbocharger, where fitted
2.
Fit new gasket
3.
Air cleaner dirty or restricted
3.
Clean
4.
Excessive fuel delivery
4.
Overhaul injection pump and
injectors