Hello all, I recently purchased a 2000 873 bobcat with the deutz that needs some tlc. I've taken care of a lot of the main concerns but I am still getting white smoke. It is really really bad when first started and dissipates as it reaches operating temp, however it still persists lightly. I have no power loss or surging, no oil loss (the deutz is oil cooled so no antifreeze obviously). The only leaks I have found seem to be from two injector pumps at the base as well as the line connection to the pump. I am not familiar with this deutz motor, so I don't know what type of seal these pumps use.
Are the seals replaceable? O rings or copper washers, can I buy them individually or will I need to purchase a new pump? Would this issue be causing the motor to not burn the fuel correctly?
In addition to these issues I'll add that I am seeing air bubbles in the hose lines leading right to the injectors, but no air is visible/introduced in the hose feeding the fuel rail that feeds the injector lines. Is this normal or would it be a cause for concern as well? How can I resolve it if it's an issue?
The only thing I can think of other than these issues which would cause these symptoms would be loss of compression or an injector that's dumping fuel. Thoughts on this possibility also?
Thanks in advance to anyone with any input.
Are the seals replaceable? O rings or copper washers, can I buy them individually or will I need to purchase a new pump? Would this issue be causing the motor to not burn the fuel correctly?
In addition to these issues I'll add that I am seeing air bubbles in the hose lines leading right to the injectors, but no air is visible/introduced in the hose feeding the fuel rail that feeds the injector lines. Is this normal or would it be a cause for concern as well? How can I resolve it if it's an issue?
The only thing I can think of other than these issues which would cause these symptoms would be loss of compression or an injector that's dumping fuel. Thoughts on this possibility also?
Thanks in advance to anyone with any input.