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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    Thanks will be in touch your prompts are much appreciated. Do all the EC240CL machines have the Pre-Heater ,it doesn't seem to show a symbol on the screen? I did get into the Service side thanks,better if we stop and think rather then keep driving it there is certainly great interesting info...
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    Hi all, we have been using the machine since I last posted but the Fuel system is still not right. So what we have done so far: The Fuel rail has had n new kit in it ,the valves on each end. We have fitted new Injectors and pipes. Fuel lines have been checked carefully along with all...
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    Its fixed itself,seemed it needed time to wake up the the Oil level was good.
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    Im working through the diagnosis and think Im getting close to a fix,bit harder when you have to leave it overnight to see if what we have done is a fix or not. Last night I had to park up on the side of a hill at a fair angle to get the machine out of the way, this obviously made the Engine...
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    I appreciate all your help thanks sfrs4 . I thought I may have solved it this morning but maybe not. On close inspection, one Injector tube into the Rail closest to one of the new Valves had a tiny bit of dust/residue around it so I got the spanners out to go through what I could check was...
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    Thanks funwithfuel great info , its certainly big pressure in these common rail systems.
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    sfrs4 , I dont have a correct book for the machine , It appears the low pressure pump is the one belt driven off the same belt that runs the alternator? So there are 2 high pressure pumps one either side of the fuel control valve ? Are these inside the tappet cover I cant see or find how or...
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    Great infomation funwithfuel and others thanks. I will dig into the screen and have a play it will be a couple of days as we are weighing up steers for a dropping feedlot market hear in Australia. The fcv is which plug please? Hear stories that with the common rail the injector supply tubes...
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    Thanks everyone, The Valve kit was fitted only weeks ago with new Filters at the same time,it apparently fixed the hard starting then. No I don't Know how to access the service screen in the instrument panel? She has done a lot of hours ( 10,000 hrs ) but been well looked after and...
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    Volvo EC240CL Fuel Issue

    Hi everyone, Recently purchased a Volvo EC240CL with the common rail fuel system. The last owner had a issue with starting after sitting overnight,fine the rest of the Day,they had a valve kit fitted to the Rail and it seemed to fix the issue. Its back to the same habbit, : priming doesnt...
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    Looking at Buying New 2022 , 1.7 tonne Excavator

    No input thought there would be lots of experiance good and bad for these Mini 1.7/2 tonne Excavators ?
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    Looking at Buying New 2022 , 1.7 tonne Excavator

    Hello, We have run 14 tonne and 28 tonne Excavators for years but need a baby 1.7 tonne for some jobs. What 2022 models offer the best operation fetures to service and repair. Currently we have on the short list: Kobelco SK175SR-6 Cat 301.5 Wacker Neuson EZ17 Please share your thoughts...
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    Help with Kobelco SK135SR Low Oil Pressure

    Thanks everyone, yes especially our Irish friend. Thats where the bugger is and isn't it in a nice place to reach ### Just under the alternator. Put a manual pressure gauge on and its running 40lb at idle to just under 70lb working hot so at least its not mechanical. I have not put the new...
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    Low Oil Pressure Message

    I have one with the same problem but I cannot find where the Oil pressure switch is mounted on the Isuzu 4BG1 could you please help?
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    Help with Kobelco SK135SR Low Oil Pressure

    Hello,' I hope someone can help us. We have a Kobelco SK135SR that runs the Isuzu 4BG1 engine . Its just come up with a Low Engine Oil pressure warning. Changed the Oil and Filters , no metal and all looked okay. I must be getting old and sill but I cannot locate the Engine Oil pressure...
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    Wanted International TD-15C Engine Oil cooler

    Hi All, We have a failed TD-15C Oil Cooler ( that Bolts on the Lower Right hand side of the International motor) Any ideas on finding a good used one appreciated. We are located in Australia but prepared to pay international courier if we cant find one hear
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    Help with issue and Error code on Kobelco SK135 SR

    Please Help, Have a Kobelco SK135 SR. In the Bottom of a Dam this morning and went to low idle ,Error Code Stepping Motor Current Error. It would not turn off on the Key Either or Gain any Revs. Drove it out of the Bottom of the Dam by overriding the Throttle Rod on the Injector Pump with a...
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    International TD15C Track Adjuster Problem

    Thanks so much,found it all sorted. I expected a Bolted Cover over it. I must be getting old and silly.
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    International TD15C Track Adjuster Problem

    Hello All, I have a International TD15C ,its a Great machine but I have a really silly Question: I have all the Books and I know the Track Adjuster Grease Nipple should be just behind the Idler under a Bolted Cover. Problem Is Mine does not seem to have this Cover held with two Bolts,what the...
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    International TD15C Help

    Have Ordered Books from http://www.binderbooks.com/ They have been very helpful ,lets see what arrives.
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