Centinel System – Repair Manual – 001-027   Cylinder Block and Liner Seats

WARNING  To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid direct contact of hot oil with your skin.

WARNING  Some state and federal agencies have determined that used engine oil can be carcinogenic and cause reproductive toxicity. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.

Drain the engine lubricating oil. Refer to Procedure 007-037.

Remove the lubricating oil pan. Refer to Procedure 007-025.

Remove the lubricating oil suction tube. Refer to Procedure 007-035.

Remove the block stiffener plate. Refer to Procedure 001-089.

Pressurize the engine cooling system. Refer to Procedure 008-018.

NOTE: Apply the air pressure 15 minutes before inspecting the cylinder liner seats. Be sure the system is holding air pressure before beginning inspection.

Inspect the outside circumference of the cylinder liners and the area below the cylinder liner seats in the cylinder block for coolant leaks.

If a leak is found:

• Remove and inspect the cylinder liners. Refer to Procedure 001-028.
• Inspect the cylinder block liner bore area. If fretting or wear is found, the cylinder block must be replaced.

Install the block stiffener plate. Refer to Procedure 001-089.

Install the lubricating oil suction tube. Refer to Procedure 007-035.

Install the lubricating oil pan. Refer to Procedure 007-025.

Fill the engine with lubricating oil. Refer to Procedure 007-037.

Prime the lubricating oil system. Refer to Procedure 007-037.

Operate engine to normal operating temperature and check for leaks.

If failure resulted in coolant, oil, excessive fuel or excessive black smoke entering the exhaust system, the aftertreatment system must be inspected. Refer to Procedure 014-013.