Engine

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 Slow Deceleration

1. Air in Fuel Suction Line

2. High Fuel Return Line Restriction
3. Fuel Return Line Undersize
4. Excessive Throttle Leakage
5. Sticking Throttle Linkage
6. Injector “O” Ring Faulty [Centre]
7. Injector Check Ball
8. Fuel Tank Overfill/Vent Blocked
9. Worn Fuel Pump Throttle Shaft
10. Return Line Check Valve Sticking [Closed]
 High Oil Consumption

1. Crankcase Breather Blocked

2. Incorrect Oil Level [High]
3. Operating Temperatures
4. Oil Dilution ~ Fuel
5. Excessive Blowby
6. External Oil Leaks
7. Turbocharger Seal Leakage
8. Air Compressor Pumping Oil
9. Piston Rings & Grooves Worn
10. Polished Cylinder Liner Bore
11. Worn Valve Guides ~ Intake
 Coolant Loss

1. External Leaks
2. Engine Overheating ~ Loose Belts/Overloading etc.
3. Radiator Cap Malfunction
4. Coolant Level High
5. Internal Leaks
6. Combustion Leaks
7. DCA/Antifreeze Concentration Incorrect [High-Low]
8. Air Compressor Defective
 Lubricating Oil Sludge

1. Low Operating Temperatures

2. Incorrect Oil for Operating Conditions
3. Oil Change Intervals ~ Extended
4. Crankcase Breather Blocked
5. Oil Filter Change Intervals
6. Cold Engine at Oil Change
7. Excessive Blow by
8. Oil Dilution ~ Coolant
9. Bulk Oil Contamination
 Low Oil Pressure

1. Oil Pressure Gauge [defective]

2. Incorrect Oil Level
3. Incorrect Pressure Sensor Location
4. Oil Dilution ~ Water or Fuel
5. Incorrect Oil for Operating Conditions
6. Plugged Oil Filters
7. High Oil Temperature ~> 120 degrees C
8. Oil Cooler Plugged
9. Cracked Oil Suction Tube
10. Oil Pressure Regulator Defective
11. Internal Engine Wear
12. Oil Pump Malfunction
 Cooling System Pressurisation

1. Radiator Cap
2. Cylinder head Gasket Blown
3. Cracked/Porous Cylinder Head
4. Injector Sleeve Damaged
5. Liner Protrusion ~ Low/High
6. Porous/Cracked Cylinder Liner
7. Radiator Tubes Blocked
8. Water Pump Impeller
9. Air Compressor
10. Thermostat Sticking Closed
 Low Power with Exhaust Smoke
1. High Air Intake Restriction [Black]
2. Turbocharger Inefficient [Black]
3. Air Leaks
(a) Trunking/Hoses
(b) Turbocharger/Cylinder Head [Black]
4. Fuel Drain Line [Black]
5. Over Fueling [Black]
6. Injector Settings [Black]
7. Cracked Injector Cup [Black]
8. Partially Blocked Injector Cup [Black]
9. Injector Protrusion [Black]
10. Valve Clearances [Black]
 Low Power with Exhaust Smoke

11. Light Loads [White/Blue]

12. Exhaust Restriction ~ High [Black]
13. Exhaust Turbocharger Leaks [Black]
14. Excessive Idling Periods [White/Blue]
15. Piston Ring Sealing [Blue]
16. Cylinder Head Gasket Blown [White/Blue]
17. Worn Valve Guides [Blue]
18. Turbocharger Seals [Blue]
19. Blocked Engine Breather [Blue]
 Engine Surge

1. Air in Fuel System

2. Idle Speed Setting Below Specification
3. Engine Governors ~ [Automotive vs. Variable Speed]
4. Restricted Drain Line
5. Filter Suction Line Plugged
6. Injector/Fuel Pump Malfunction
7. Throttle Linkage [Fuel Pump Shaft]
 Low Power with NO Exhaust Smoke
1. Throttle Linkage Sticking
2. Air Entering Fuel System
3. Blocked Fuel Filter
4. Injector Adjustment [Short Stroke]
5. Fuel Pressure [Below Specification]
6. Air Fuel Control [AFC] ~ Sticking
7. Blocked Fuel Suction Line
8. Fuel Leaks ~ Pressure Unions
9. Injector “O” Ring ~ Damaged
10. Fuel Pump Calibration
11. VS Governor Setting
12. Road Speed Governor Setting
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