Charge-Air Cooling General, Left-Hand Side - MTU 12 V 2000 P12 Operating Instructions Manual

7.9 Charge-Air Cooling General, Left-Hand Side

7.9.1 Intercooler – Checking condensate drains for coolant discharge and
obstructions
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Sealing ring
WARNING
Compressed air
Risk of injury!
• Do not direct compressed-air jet at persons.
• Wear protective goggles / safety mask and ear protectors.
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 escapes:
3. Clean drain bore(s) and blow out with compressed air.
4. More significant coolant leakage indicates a leaking intercooler. 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 103).
2. Bar the engine manually (→ Page 84).
3. Bar the engine with the starting system to blow out cylinder chambers (→ Page 85).
4. Install injectors (→ Page 103).
Part No.
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
MS150025/02E 2012-10 | Task Description | 119
Qty.