caterpillar 311F LRR EXCAVATOR Oil in Coolant Possible Causes
• Engine Oil Cooler
• Cylinder Head Gasket
• Cylinder Head
• Cylinder Block
Troubleshooting Test Procedure:
1. Engine Oil Cooler
A. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Drain the lubricating oil from the engine oil cooler. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information.
B. Check the engine oil cooler for leaks. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cooling System" for the correct procedure. Result and Action:
A leak was found in the engine oil cooler. Install a new oil cooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Cooler - Remove" and Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Cooler - Install" for the correct procedure. Flush the cooling system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct procedure. Refill the cooling system with the appropriate coolant. For recommended coolant and volume,
2. Cylinder Head Gasket
A. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove".
B. Inspect the cylinder head gasket for damage and any signs of leaks
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Results and Actions:
Result: The cylinder head gasket shows no signs of damage or leaks.
Install a new cylinder head gasket, then install the cylinder head. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install".
Result: The cylinder head gasket shows signs of damage or leaks.
Go to Test Step 3.
3. Cylinder Head
A. Inspect the cylinder head for cracks.
Perform a leak test on the cylinder head. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cylinder Head - Inspect" for the correct procedure.
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Result and Actions:
Damage was found in the cylinder head.
Repair or replace the cylinder head.
Install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install".
Result: No damage found in cylinder head.
4. Cylinder Block A. Inspect cylinder block upper surface for signs of wear and leaks. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and Adjusting, "Cylinder Block - Inspect" for the proper procedure.
Result and Action:
: Damage found in cylinder block.
Repair or replace cylinder block. Inspect top deck. Refer to Reuse and Reconditioning Guide for the proper inspection procedure.
Result: No damage found in cylinder block.
Install cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install".
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