Client calld me to figure out why his 1980's 585 oil level is way high...
He was worried about coolant getting into the pan via seal or gasket leak. Coolant was low, but I doubted that as a source. Oil was not milky.
I drained 5.5 gallons from the crankcase, no sign of coolant, but oil was thin and smelled of fuel.
I changed oil, (~3 gallon capacity, right?), drained the filter, and advised him to check the level frequently and quit if it rises dramatically....like an inch over the mark. I hope to get an idea of how severe the leak is.
Now, where is this coming from? Engine is smoky, but that's on cold startup. Client says it's running fine when warmed up, so injectors are probably ok.
So, injector pump seal is all I can figure. Bosch VA4 pump.
Any advice on further checks, ideas on r&r pump and seal replacement?
Thanks.
Colin
He was worried about coolant getting into the pan via seal or gasket leak. Coolant was low, but I doubted that as a source. Oil was not milky.
I drained 5.5 gallons from the crankcase, no sign of coolant, but oil was thin and smelled of fuel.
I changed oil, (~3 gallon capacity, right?), drained the filter, and advised him to check the level frequently and quit if it rises dramatically....like an inch over the mark. I hope to get an idea of how severe the leak is.
Now, where is this coming from? Engine is smoky, but that's on cold startup. Client says it's running fine when warmed up, so injectors are probably ok.
So, injector pump seal is all I can figure. Bosch VA4 pump.
Any advice on further checks, ideas on r&r pump and seal replacement?
Thanks.
Colin