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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 320D EXCAVATOR FAL
Configuration: 320D & 320D L Excavators FAL00001-UP (MACHINE)
POWERED BY C6.4 Engine

Troubleshooting
C4.2 and C6.4 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -KENR5342-04 Publication Date -01/10/2007 Date Updated -08/10/2007

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Engine Has Early Wear

SMCS - 1000-035; 1200-035

Probable Causes

Multiple starts or cold operation

Incorrect maintenance intervals

Contaminated engine oil

Incorrect engine oil

Contaminated air

Contaminated fuel

Low oil pressure

Recommended Actions
Multiple Starts or Cold Operation

Frequent starting and stopping of the engine can cause early wear. Also, operation of the engine for short
periods of time in cold conditions can cause early wear.

Incorrect Maintenance Intervals

If the engine is not correctly maintained, early wear will occur.

Make sure that the engine is maintained at the correct maintenance intervals. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual.

Contaminated Engine Oil

Check an oil sample for contamination with fuel. If contamination is found, investigate the cause. If
necessary, drain the oil from the crankcase and refill the crankcase with clean engine oil. Install new engine
oil filters. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual.

Incorrect Engine Oil

Use engine oil that is recommended and change the engine oil at the interval that is recommended by the
engine's Operation and Maintenance Manual.

Contaminated Air

Inspect the air inlet system for leaks. Inspect all of the gaskets and the connections. Repair any leaks.

Inspect the air filter. Replace the air filter, if necessary.

Contaminated Fuel

1. Inspect the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter, if necessary. Refer to the Systems Operation/Testing and
Adjusting manual.

2. Contaminants in the fuel such as hydrogen sulfide and sulfur can lead to the formation of acids in the
crankcase. Obtain a fuel analysis.

Low Oil Pressure

Refer to the symptom Troubleshooting, "Oil Pressure is Low".

#ote: When some components of the engine show bearing wear in a short time, the cause can be a restriction
in a passage for engine oil. An indicator for the engine oil pressure may indicate sufficient pressure, but a
component is worn due to a lack of lubrication. In such a case, look at the passage for the engine oil supply
to the component. Refer to the Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting manual.

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