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Engine Check

Technical Know-How

Correct installation is the key to ensuring your repaired/rebuild/ new units doesn't give problems in the future.

First things first, why did the original unit unit fail?  Did you know that over 90% of failures are caused due to outside influence? This can be oil contamination, oil starvation, foreign object damage, as well as fuel contamination , fuel delay or starvation.  Before fitting a repaired/rebuild/ new unit, you MUST find the cause of the original failure and correct it before fitting the repaired/rebuild/ new unit.

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Learn How Diesel Systems Works  , New Technologies Launched , Troubleshoot Common Problems

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Causes OF Failures

Know Why A Product Fails , Causes Of Failure For Distributor Pumps , Common Rail Systems , Turbochargers

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Causes Of Failure

Causes Of Failure

Distributor Pumps

Distributor Pumps

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Common Rail Systems

Turbochargers

Turbochargers

Distributor Pumps

Causes Of Failure

Physical Damage

Improper Torque ,  Improper Or Faulty Pump Gear

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Causes Of Failure

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Adulterated Fuel

Bio Diesel , Poor, Abrasive Fuel (Particles) , Poor, Inadequate Filtration

Engine Oil In Fuel System , Incorrect Or Non-approved Additives

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Causes Of Failure

Adulterated Fuel , Water In Fuel

Water In fuel , Heavy Rusting  , Poor, Abrasive Fuel (Particles) , Poor, Inadequate Filtration , Incorrect Or Non-approved Additives

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Causes Of Failure

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Low Lubricity

Poor, Inadequate Filtration , Low Inlet Pressure or Negative Pressure In Fuel Line

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Causes Of Failure

Incorrect Timing Lock

Over Tightening Of Timing Bolt , Heat Generation , Leakage From Shaft

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Distributor Pumps

Common Rail Systems

Causes Of Failure

Combustion Residue Out Side Of Injectors

Injector incorrectly installed (tightened or twisted on one side) , No sealing ring , Inadequate tightening torque when installed

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Causes Of Failure

Thermal Overload Or Injection Bore Burnt

Diesel Tuning , Incorrect Or Non-approved Additives In Fuel , Engine Oil In Intake System , Oil Thinning , Biodiesel

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Causes Of Failure

Thermal Overload
Thermal Debris Damage

Nozzle Tip Melted Or Burnt

Diesel tuning , Incorrect or non-approved additives in fuel , Engine oil in intake system , Oil thinning , Biodiesel , Aluminum Deposits In Nozzle Shaft

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Nozzle Burnt
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Causes Of Failure

Foreign Particle In Combustion Chamber

Mechanical Damage To The Nozzle

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Causes Of Failure

External Particle

Particles In Fuel Or Fuel Adulteration

Poor, Abrasive Fuel (Particles) , Poor, Inadequate Filtration

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Causes Of Failure

Poor Or Adulterated Fuel Or Water In Fuel

Engine Oil In Fuel System , Incorrect Or Non-approved Additives In Fuel Or Water In Fuel , Inadequate Filtration, Poor Filter Quality Or Filter  Service Life Exceeded

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Causes Of Failure

Oil Deposits In Interior

Engine Oil In Fuel System , Leak In Engine Oil Lubricated CP , Leak On Fuel Return Side Of Cylinder Head (CRIN)

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Causes Of Failure

Electrical Failure

Short Circuit Sensors , Engine Oil In Fuel System , Incorrect Or Non-approved Additives In Fuel Or Water In Fuel

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Common Rail Systems

Turbo Chargers

Causes Of Failure

Foreign Objects

Turbo Wheel Damage, Caused By Small Objects Entering The Turbine Or Compressor Housing At High Speed, Leading To Imbalance.

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Damage To A Compressor Wheel

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Damage To Nozzle Ring Assembly

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Damage To A Compressor Wheel

Causes Of Failure

Lack Of Lubrication

Turbo Fatigue Cracking And Material Transfer Created By Metal Friction And High Temperatures As A Result Of Oil Inlet Supply Restrictions, Incorrect Gasket Placement And Use Of Liquid Gaskets Or Poor Quality Lubricants Or Immediate Acceleration On Idle On Ignition.

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Incorrect Shape And Position Of Gasket

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High Temperature And Material Transfer From Bearing

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Causes Of Failure

Oil Contamination

Turbo Bearing System Damage Caused By A High Concentration Of Carbon Suspended In Oil, Created By Extended Oil Change Intervals Or Poor Maintenance. Bearing Damage Caused By A Steel Shot Suspended In Oil Following A Major Engine Overhaul.

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Worn And Scored Bearing. Material Transfer To The Shaft

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Large Particles In Oil Can Cause Deep Scoring And Impacts

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Worn And Scored Bearing. Material Transfer To The Shaft

Causes Of Failure

Overspeed & Excessive Temperature

Turbo Bearing System Damage Caused By A High Concentration Of Carbon Suspended In Oil, Created By Extended Oil Change Intervals Or Poor Maintenance. Bearing Damage Caused By A Steel Shot Suspended In Oil Following A Major Engine Overhaul.

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Orange Peel Effect On Back Face Of Compressor Wheel Is A Clear Sign Of Over Speeding

Causes Of Failure

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Large Particles Can Cause Deep Scoring And Impacts

Engine Back Compression

Oil From Exhaust Causes Shaft To Imbalance Thus Causing Play At High Speeds Leading To Damaging Of The Turbo Chargers

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Turbochargers
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