Diesel Engine

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EXHAUST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART

CONDITION	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE OR LEAKING EXHAUST GASES	1. Leaks at pipe joints	1. Tighten/replace clamps/bolts at leaking joints.
	2. Rusted or expanded muffler	2. Replace muffler. Inspect exhaust system.
	3. Broken or rusted exhaust pipe	3. Replace exhaust pipe.
	4. Exhaust pipe leaking at manifold flange	4. Tighten/replace flange attaching nuts/bolts.
	5. Exhaust manifold cracked or broken	5. Replace exhaust manifold.
	6. Leak between exhaust manifold and cylinder head	6. Tighten/replace exhaust manifold to cylinder head bolts.
	7. Turbocharger mounting flange cracked	7. Remove turbocharger and inspect.
	8. Restriction in exhaust system	8. Remove restriction, if possible. Replace restricted part if necessary.