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oil coming from under head

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by earthmover, Mar 1, 2011.

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  1. Mar 1, 2011 #1
    earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    ive got a little oil leak coming from under the head i guess its not really bad but is this something i should be worried about right now??? i have a dump truck and just now getting back to work after about 1.5 mths out...its not real bad just a little spot that has not been there and when i washed it off and checked later it was back...what would it cost to replace ??i dont need to be out of work any longer..mike
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2011 #2
    chuy1978

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    Sounds like a head gasket. What type of motor do you have?
    I had the same thing and I waited and it cost me a head also.
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2011 #3
    earthmover

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    its a cummins m11.man i dont have the money or time to be outta work again..
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2011 #4
    chuy1978

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    Mine lasted almost 6 months that way before it went out. I will tell you one thing don't go to Diesel power and machine here in Indiana. They did my head and I still have problems.
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2011 #5
    earthmover

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    thanks for the help and info im in nc ....well i'll take it to a shop and see whats it gonna cost and how long it will take thanks mike
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2011 #6
    chuy1978

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    Head gaskets will be a 24hr job on a cat so it should be a lot less with your cummins.
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2011 #7
    stranger

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    You could just have a head bolt broke if the leak is from under the head and not from another gasket and running back to the head. Clean everything and watch as the oil starts to leak to confirm location.
     
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  10. Mar 2, 2011 #8
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    Ditto, good advice. if the leak seems to be toward the rear of the head on the turbo side it may be the connection for the injector wire that is leaking (they leak from time to time).

     
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  11. Mar 2, 2011 #9
    Heavyd

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    Are you sure it is the head, or just the rocker box gasket. If the leak is minor, don't worry about. All engines leak oil.
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2011 #10
    earthmover

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    the leak is at the back of the motor on the turbo side..as far being sure that its the head im not its right under the i guess rocker box where its coming from...and old buddy told me today if it aint got a leak you aint working it boy drive the truck.....i just dont need any major problems and want to check before i do have some...
     
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