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    Cat 424D hydraulic & transmition issues

    slippers on the bottom of the pistons also look contaminants did a number on them too!
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    Cat 424D hydraulic & transmition issues

    yes that's what I was meaning not sure the cost of a SOS sample these days but they used to be very reasonable and a valuable tool for diagnostics. it will tell you particle counts on various metals and dirt in your system. check the price you may be pleasantly surprised!! just remember the...
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    Cat 424D hydraulic & transmition issues

    from those port plate pics it sure looks like damage from contamination .suggest performing a sos sample and taking in into your Cat dealer
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    Cat 226

    may not be the sis way but believe me I have yanked out my share of Cat and other skid steer engines!
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    GM 6.2l diesel Al radiator replacement

    yes its good stuff and like you say buy the concentrate......why pay for water!
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    Cat 226

    there's no easy way I've tried them all .its just plain ugly! From a time perspective this may suit you...its faster. first remove the cooler/rad assembly This will give you way more room air cleaner housing has to come off .remove various wires etc inc the battery. remove exhaust and flex pipe...
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    Sprocket ware

    if you can replace it and get out+ replace the broken bolts .but if you cant do it at this time watch the track tension and operate with some care it will likely run a bit longer
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    Cat 226

    did the engine knock? think your going to be pulling that engine. typically a bent rod will not reach TDC and will cause a misfire. there are some pretty good aftermarket complete rebuild kits out there. with every thing you need you wont get a connecting rod though.I used one of these kits...
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    Cat 226

    my money is on a blown head gasket
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    Sprocket ware

    sprocket is toast!
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    iveco 2.9 diesel 3cy engine

    its back together now and running well loading manure!
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    Cat 226

    you have a problem! pull your cylinder head
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    iveco 2.9 diesel 3cy engine

    so heres some pics went down last night and put it on you will note the keyway lines up with a reciprocating mark. the engine is at tdc. did take a good look under the pump foe a screw plug or pin none visible.
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    2005 CAT 305CR adding flail mower and intro

    hope it works out well for you!
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    iveco 2.9 diesel 3cy engine

    will let you know for sure!
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