Cat c15 splutter question

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by EWV, Jun 7, 2019.

  1. EWV

    EWV Light Load Member

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    Hi I have a 2005/6 cat c15 in a kenworth w900l.
    Had a platinum engine rebuild dec 2017.

    Just lately the last 2 or 3 times I've sat the truck for a day or more, when I come to start it she starts no problem but the 1st time I put my foot down it spluttters with a big puff of smoke and then drives fine...doesnt do it again.

    She doesnt do this during regular daily use on and off either......only when she's been sat.

    Is it likely to be a leaking injector or something else?

    It's still under rebuild warranty so no problem taking it back just wondered what peoples thoughts might be before I take it back.

    Many thanks
     
    Last edited: Jun 7, 2019
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  3. if it ain't broke don't fix it.
    seriously don't take it to a cat house and let them tear it down some more if you can live with just a little tiny sputter when you first start it and it purrs going down the road. I would not do a thing to it..
     
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  4. EWV

    EWV Light Load Member

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    Ok thanks yea totally get what you mean.......it runs perfectly rest of the time
     
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