41180 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 we have a superliner with a e9 500 that is using anti freeze and we cant find a leak. it also smokes or steams out of the engine breather tube some times especially right after you start it. what could cause this? head gasket or something more serious? the engine has 25000 hrs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4016-e9-possibly-drinking-coolant/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 we have a superliner with a e9 500 that is using anti freeze and we cant find a leak. it also smokes or steams out of the engine breather tube some times especially right after you start it. what could cause this? head gasket or something more serious? the engine has 25000 hrs.A compression check of the engine is in order. A lot can be learned from this as to overall condition of engine.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4016-e9-possibly-drinking-coolant/#findComment-20696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 A compression check of the engine is in order. A lot can be learned from this as to overall condition of engine.Robliner orings get an oil sample done quickOr when the engine is cold loosen the drain plug and check for water in the bottom of the pan! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4016-e9-possibly-drinking-coolant/#findComment-20701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw613 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 WATER PUMP LEAKING ON THE IN SIDE TAKE PAN OFF PUT PRESSURE ON SYSTEM TOOK ME TWWO WEEKS TO GET IT TO LEAK I FINALY PLUGED THE BLOCK HEATERS UP AND IT STARTED LEAKING THEN PULL VALVE COVER LOOK FOR SLUDGE Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4016-e9-possibly-drinking-coolant/#findComment-20702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Mine did something similar a few years ago. It had an electrolasis problem an rotted all the liners on the one side of the motor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4016-e9-possibly-drinking-coolant/#findComment-20707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw613 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Mine did something similar a few years ago. It had an electrolasis problem an rotted all the liners on the one side of the motor.DID YOU RUN A WATER FILTER Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4016-e9-possibly-drinking-coolant/#findComment-20729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Yes I did have a water filter on it, but I bought it after it sat a few years and I don't know how often the previous owners had changed it , so the damage was done before I got it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4016-e9-possibly-drinking-coolant/#findComment-20832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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