4320 Coolant Lead from Timing Cover

gbw · Sep 16, 2019

2006 model 4320, 900 hrs, that I love has developed a coolant leak around the timing cover. I understand this is a fairly common problem wit this model and is difficult and expensive to fix. Oh well.

My question is whether it's risking further damage to wait on this repair for a couple months - I have a project going on and I need te tractor until it's finished. Keeping an eye on coolant level of course, but that won't be a problem.

HOWEVER, if it will damage the engine further to run it with this leak I'll find a way to have the work done now. But I'd rather wait until I'm finished if I can.

Thanks,

gbw

countrybumpkin · Sep 16, 2019

Depends on if Any coolant is getting into the engine, if it is getting into the oil, it WILL damage engine bearings.

Zebrafive · Sep 17, 2019

countrybumpkin said:
Depends on if Any coolant is getting into the engine, if it is getting into the oil, it WILL damage engine bearings.

Agreed! I would not risk my tractor to finish a project. I would also drain the engine oil and check it for coolant to confirm coolant is getting into the engine. Even if none found, I would not risk my engine.