Charge-Air Cooling, General, Left Side; Intercooler - Checking Condensate Drains For Coolant Discharge And Obstructions - MTU Detroit Diesel 12 V 2000 P62 Technical Publication

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Charge-air Cooling, General, Left Side

6.9.1 Intercooler – Checking condensate drains for coolant
discharge and obstructions
Preconditions
• Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Spare parts
Designation / Use
Sealing ring
Compressed air.
Risk of injury!
WARNING
Intercooler – Checking condensate drains for coolant discharge and obstructions
1. Remove plug screw(s) from charge-air manifold.
2. Check drain bore(s) for air discharge. If no air emerges:
3. Clean drain bore(s) and blow out with compressed air.
4. If a large amount of coolant is continuously discharged, the intercooler is leaking. Contact Service.
5. Install plug screw(s) with new sealing ring and tighten.
Emergency measures prior to engine start with a leaking intercooler
1. Remove injectors (→ Page 106).
2. Bar engine manually (→ Page 89).
3. Bar engine with starting system to blow out combustion chambers (→ Page 90).
4. Install injectors (→ Page 106).
MS15009/00E 06-09
• Do not direct compressed-air jet at persons.
• Wear protective goggles / safety mask and ear protectors.
Task Description
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