MX 13 pushing coolant

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Chuck579, Apr 20, 2022.

  1. Chuck579

    Chuck579 Light Load Member

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    My 2018 579 keeps blowing coolant due to too much pressure. Dealer is pretty sure it's a blown gasket. It's got 585k miles on it.
    Any one else have this major problem?
     
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  3. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Dealer is likely correct, too much pressure is almost always a sign of a bad head gasket letting gasses into the system. It MIGHT be a bad thermostat or a bad waterpump. But the number 1 cause is the head gasket. And if the gasket is blown that means either a cooling problem and your truck overheats a lot and means something in the cooling system is borked. OR your compression timing is off. Id have your injectors and timing checked and have them check the thermostat and water pump. Also make sure the fan is correctly circulateing and you have no clogs in the coolant system.

    Should prevent the problems going forward.
     
  4. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Air compressor head/gasket failure is common on EPA 17 engine as well. Make sure it was tested or bypassed before pulling the cylinder head.
     
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  5. spsauerland

    spsauerland Road Train Member

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    Also I'd check EGR cooler before pulling head, but they rarely fail nowadays. Had a campaign to re-torque head bolts, was yours checked for campaign? Screenshot_20220420-220642.png Screenshot_20220420-220625.png
     
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  6. Chuck579

    Chuck579 Light Load Member

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    Mine hasn’t been checked just yet, they are going to check out EGR first too.
     
  7. Chuck579

    Chuck579 Light Load Member

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    That’s the first thing they checked. It wasn’t my air compressor.
     
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    UPDATE:
    It ended up being my air compressor. Rebuilt and have driven 5,500 miles with no issues!
     
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    Best scenario. Glad to hear your up and running.
     
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