Hallo everybody,
my tractor is usually difficult to start, especially if not used for a couple of days. Most of the times I have to repeat the preheating-cranking procedure 3-4 times. The battery is new, glow plugs checked and work fine, new fuel filter and I just had my injectors cleaned and checked. Once it starts the tractor works great. I did notice that in the corner behind the 3rd injector the head gasket looks a little wet but there is no visible leak. I also changed the engine oil and looked fine (no water contamination). Same goes for the coolant. So I am thinking that either I am facing a loss of compression due to a bad but not blown head gasket or a valve timing issue (or both?).
Any suggestions before taking off the cylinder head are much appreciated! Thanks!
my tractor is usually difficult to start, especially if not used for a couple of days. Most of the times I have to repeat the preheating-cranking procedure 3-4 times. The battery is new, glow plugs checked and work fine, new fuel filter and I just had my injectors cleaned and checked. Once it starts the tractor works great. I did notice that in the corner behind the 3rd injector the head gasket looks a little wet but there is no visible leak. I also changed the engine oil and looked fine (no water contamination). Same goes for the coolant. So I am thinking that either I am facing a loss of compression due to a bad but not blown head gasket or a valve timing issue (or both?).
Any suggestions before taking off the cylinder head are much appreciated! Thanks!