Thread: Coolant problem
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Old 04-12-2016, 08:30 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by sdowney717 View Post
I would lightly bump the starter or turn the crank with a wrench to make sure it is not in the cylinders.
This would be wise! I had this happen on a 3208 Cat. One bump of the starter made two bent rods and over $20,000 in damage. Turned out the engine had a bad head gasket that leaked. Never showed in the oil or in sampling.
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