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Bobcat 632 - Blown Head Gasket?
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<blockquote data-quote="Hotrod1830" data-source="post: 123038" data-attributes="member: 4331"><p>The smoke you are seeing from the crankcase breather is either blowby or steam from the coolant leak. More than likely it is steam based on the fact I dont see a big lingering cloud. It looks like steam.</p><p>The cylinder head gasket can be done in chassis if need be, but it is a good idea to pull the engine and at least check the rod and crank bearings. coolant in the oil will kill bearings in a hurry. If it has good oil pressure and there is no metal shavings in the oil/filter you are probably OK. Unless you are planning on a overhaul anyway. You should be able to tell if the gasket is blown visually. As stated, it could be a cracked head as well, so take the head to a machine shop and have it checked for cracks regrdless if you see a gasket failure BEFORE any work is done. Overheating can crack heads. If no cracks; clean, surface, valve job and valve seals are recommended. Check cylinders for wear and scoring.</p><p> Engine hoists can be rented from a local rental yard in most area's. Call around. In my area you can rent them for a couple hours at a time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hotrod1830, post: 123038, member: 4331"] The smoke you are seeing from the crankcase breather is either blowby or steam from the coolant leak. More than likely it is steam based on the fact I dont see a big lingering cloud. It looks like steam. The cylinder head gasket can be done in chassis if need be, but it is a good idea to pull the engine and at least check the rod and crank bearings. coolant in the oil will kill bearings in a hurry. If it has good oil pressure and there is no metal shavings in the oil/filter you are probably OK. Unless you are planning on a overhaul anyway. You should be able to tell if the gasket is blown visually. As stated, it could be a cracked head as well, so take the head to a machine shop and have it checked for cracks regrdless if you see a gasket failure BEFORE any work is done. Overheating can crack heads. If no cracks; clean, surface, valve job and valve seals are recommended. Check cylinders for wear and scoring. Engine hoists can be rented from a local rental yard in most area's. Call around. In my area you can rent them for a couple hours at a time. [/QUOTE]
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