Re: CAT 3126 Coolant in Oil: Followup
Reply #7 –
I would imagine they chose to go out the bottom, because other wise the pan and oil pump will not clear the rear cross member coming out. If one has a hoist that can handle that, it would be another way to go. It was no big deal with mine, to install them once the engine was in.
I am sure they will, but I would replace all the radiator hose's. The numbers are in your manual, I found mine easy. Some are hose's that have to be cut into two parts to work in different places.
I chose not to replace the heater hose's all the way to the front, but right at the lower back of the engine the split off with T's, so I just replaced them to there. I also double clamped all the larger hoses.
And yes, I would rebuild or replace the turbo. They are $1600.00 exchange from Cat.Mine is a Borg Warner reman, it was $1000.00
If you don't have transynd oil in the tranny, now is the time for that too.
Your going to love your fresh engine.
Chris