Sterling l9500 dip stick part number

[mattyt1984]

Sterling VIN 2FZAAZANX2AK30641. Î purchase and it is missing dipstick and when I pulled oil pan plug antifreeze came out. I'm looking to drive into my shop but need to make sure oil level is correct first. Has cat engine not sure which model

 

[Tyler d4c]

That will be a cat part you'll need the engine serial

 

[Truck Shop]

Sterling VIN 2FZAAZANX2AK30641. Î purchase and it is missing dipstick and when I pulled oil pan plug antifreeze came out. I'm looking to drive into my shop but need to make sure oil level is correct first. Has cat engine not sure which model

Just use something flexible like a old speedo cable down dip tube, figure a distance where it is just a inch below
pan rail, should be ok.

 

[mattyt1984]

Pic attached of serial. Anyway to test and see if where coolant is getting into oil? My first guess is water pump. Anyone have instructions on how to replace?

 

[mattyt1984]

 

[Truck Shop]

pressurize cooling system 10 psi.

 

[Nige]

Regarding a dipstick Cat is no help unfortunately. Everything I have found indicates that the dipstick must be a Sterling part number because it is not listed anywhere in the engine configuration supplied by Cat.

 

[mattyt1984]

Ok I can pressurize coolant system but assuming pressure drops how does that tell me where it is leaking?

 

[Truck Shop]

Well if it's external your going to see it making a puddle on the floor. Internally--remove the
oil pan look for dribble. Might have to pull the head.

 

[mattyt1984]

No external leaks. Looks like easiest fix is water pump so I think I will remove that and bench test it. Does anyone have manual that shows how to remove?

 

[Nige]

Does anyone have manual that shows how to remove?

See attached.

 

[mattyt1984]

Thanks

 

[mattyt1984]

I pressurized the coolant system to 15 psi and it held for over an hour. I'm thinking possibly it only leaks while running or when hot? I'll test tomorrow any suggestions what would do this?

 

[Truck Shop]

Leave the pressure tester in-place on the radiator, start it and let it run warming up and
see if the psi climbs on the gauge.

 

[mattyt1984]

So connected shop air plugged off top of radiator tanks left 15 psi on system over night after running for an hour and pressure has stayed for over 12 hours. Any ideas what could of caused this? When I originally drained oil a good 3 gallons of antifreeze came out. Anyone know a parts supplier for Sterling so I can find the dip stick?

 

[mattyt1984]

Any suggestions on this??

 

[Truck Shop]

Take it out and work it, build some heat.

 

[mattyt1984]

Will do any idea on where to get dip stick since I need to get it from sterling?

 

[Truck Shop]

Will do any idea on where to get dip stick since I need to get it from sterling?

Truthfully--go to a Cat parts dept, with engine #, Tell them you want a stick long enough to
cut to length and mark. It's what I would do.

 

[crane operator]

go to your local junkyard and tell them you need a c-10 dipstick and tube.

Vanderhaags showed one at $58 but I don't think its in stock, sorry.