CAT HEUI Oil leaks- UPDATE
This is what I posted to RV Service review which updates this topic.
RV SERVICE REVIEW
I understand this was a common problem with school buses that had this engine. The defective part was a rubber hydraulic hose about 9 inches long and it was leaking at the metal crimp joint on the end of the hose. Thanks to all that responded.
Original Post
We are having a severe oil leak problem form the high pressure side our HEUI unit on a 3126 CAT. Any one else having a similar problem. Unit is 2002 with 90,000 miles. Shop foreman states this is a common problem with this vintage CAT. So much so that CAT has a standard improved "UPDATE" package available to fix it. My analysis is that it must really be a common problem because they stock the "UPDATE" improved repair package for over night delivery. Overnight delivery = we sell a lot of them so stock them. More later
RV SERVICE REVIEW
I understand this was a common problem with school buses that had this engine. The defective part was a rubber hydraulic hose about 9 inches long and it was leaking at the metal crimp joint on the end of the hose. Thanks to all that responded.
Original Post
We are having a severe oil leak problem form the high pressure side our HEUI unit on a 3126 CAT. Any one else having a similar problem. Unit is 2002 with 90,000 miles. Shop foreman states this is a common problem with this vintage CAT. So much so that CAT has a standard improved "UPDATE" package available to fix it. My analysis is that it must really be a common problem because they stock the "UPDATE" improved repair package for over night delivery. Overnight delivery = we sell a lot of them so stock them. More later
