Cummins ISX Exhaust Leak

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Injun, Jul 9, 2010.

  1. Mike MM

    Mike MM Bobtail Member

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    I also see vapors coming off the new flex pipe that I just replaced .Would that be heat or exhaust ?
     
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  3. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Any new part with have an oil film on it from the manufacturing process. This is what you are likely seeing, but also could be heat. You need two people, one to snap the throttle all the way and the other watch for puffs of black smoke.
     
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  4. Mike MM

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    truck is at International shop .They say it is my charge air cooler is that possible or am I wasting money ?
     
  5. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Testing is pretty basic. You remove the air the air pipes, cap one end and pressure test the other to 20 psi or so and check for leaks. Air to air do fail, the welds crack and cause big leaks.
     
  6. Mike MM

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    Will it cause exhaust in cab?
     
  7. Mike MM

    Mike MM Bobtail Member

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    Can it cause exhaust to get into cab
     
  8. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    I don't think so.
     
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  9. Mike MM

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    3,000.00 and still have fumes getting into cab .Is there anything that can detect a leak ? Any more ideas.
     
  10. Heavyd

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    I'd suggest taking a mechanic or someone with you for a quick road test to confirm it is exhaust you are smelling. Something isn't right here.
     
  11. Lstrucking

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    Having same problem don't want to spend money that don't need to spend.
    Overhaul on motor right now as we speak.
     
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