ikeG
Oughta Know Better
We have a 15-20 year old Komatsu D39 dozer that lists its engine as a model SAA4D102-E, 3.9L, 240 CI, 95hp. I'm under the assumption that it's a 4bt that komatsu paints and calls their own, similar to other manufacturers of equipment. Is that correct?
The main reason I'm posting is to ask about oil consumption. It has between 5 and 6000 hours on it, but runs like a top. Starts easily, even in cold weather. It burns oil at approximately 1.5 qt an hour when used moderately hard. Always has a haze and smells like it too. No adverse conditions other than oil consumption.
One other important detail, it was in a flood just before we bought it. I had to replace the turbo, which appeared original. I'm assuming it needs liners, pistons and rings. But is there something that I should be checking on first?
The main reason I'm posting is to ask about oil consumption. It has between 5 and 6000 hours on it, but runs like a top. Starts easily, even in cold weather. It burns oil at approximately 1.5 qt an hour when used moderately hard. Always has a haze and smells like it too. No adverse conditions other than oil consumption.
One other important detail, it was in a flood just before we bought it. I had to replace the turbo, which appeared original. I'm assuming it needs liners, pistons and rings. But is there something that I should be checking on first?
