Loss Of Engine Coolant - Detroit Diesel Series 60 EGR Technician Manual

LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT

Troubleshooting steps are as follows.
1. Visually inspect the coolant for oil contamination.
[a] If the coolant has been contaminated, please contact the Detroit Diesel Customer
Support Center at 313-592-5800 for instructions.
[b] If the coolant has not been contaminated, proceed to 2.
2. Visually inspect the coolant hose clamps to ensure that they are installed properly, securely
fastened to the hose, and not damaged.
[a] If the coolant hose clamps are not installed or secured properly and are damaged.
Refer to the proper service sections of the Series 60 Service Manual, (6SE483) for
repair procedures. Once the problems have been resolved, proceed to step 3.
[b] If the coolant hose clamps were installed and secured properly and were not damaged,
proceed to step 3.
3. Visually inspect the coolant hoses for excessive wear, cracks, and damage.
[a] If the coolant hoses are worn, broken, and damaged. Refer to the proper service
sections of the Series 60 Service Manual, (6SE483) for repair procedures. Once the
problems have been resolved, proceed to step 4.
[b] If the coolant hoses are not worn, broken, and damaged, proceed to step 4.
4. Visually inspect the cylinder head to cylinder block for coolant leaks.
[a] If cylinder head to cylinder block coolant leaks were detected. Refer to the proper
service sections of the Series 60 Service Manual, (6SE483) for repair procedures.
Once the problems have been resolved, proceed to step 5.
[b] If cylinder head to cylinder block coolant leaks were not detected, proceed to step 5.
5. Perform TEST F. Once the test has been perfromed, proceed to step 6.
6. Verify that the troubleshooting task has resolved the problem.
[a] If the problem has not been resolved, please contact the Detroit Diesel Customer
Support Center at 313-592-5800.
[b] If the problem has been resolved, the troubleshooting task is complete.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. June 2005)
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