Are there any issues with the Cummins ISL 9L?

Are there any issues with the Cummins ISL 9L?

The CUMMINS isl is a very good engine, at our shop we have had very little major engine issues before the 400,000 mile range. When you get to 400,000-500,000 it will definitely need an over haul. But to more answer your question the issues before that mileage has been water pumps, air compressors, and on a rare occasion an injector or 2.

What happens when an ISL 9L engine goes into Regen?

When the engine goes into regen, the exhaust temp will exceed 1000 degrees Fahrenheit (don’t know the cel. equivalent, lol). With this temp it will break down the oil lubricity causing more friction on the internal components, which will cause more heat, more heat causes more wear, more wear causes engine rebuild soon than needed.

Do you keep the Cummins general safety manual?

Refer to the WARNING in the General Safety Instructions in Section i – Introduction. Keep this manual with the equipment. If the equipment is traded or sold, give the manual to the new owner. The information, specifications, and recommended maintenance guidelines in this manual are based on information in effect at the time of printing.

Is the ISL EGR cooler still available at Cummins?

Cummins no longer offers the ISL EGR cooler. In its place they offer the ISX cooler and an adapter kit. Plan on $4.5K if unit has an EGR cooler and it has not been replaced. Full time and loving it! there has been much discussion here over the years about recommended maintenance schedules and interpretation over what is best practice….

How big is a Reman ISL Cummins Engine?

Reman ISL Long Block Parts List: Cummins ISL Spec Engine Data Engine Type Four Stroke, In-Line, Six Cylinder, Displacement 8.9 L (541 ci) Bore 4.49 in (114 mm) Stroke 5.69 in (145 mm)

How big is a Cummins 8.9 litre engine?

Region Change your Region and Language here. Cummins ISL is a highly flexible power choice with a low weight, compact size and fuel efficient 8.9 litre configuration.

What are the ISL codes for Cummins ECM?

122 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source 123 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source 124 Intake Manifold One Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Are there any problems with the Cummins Engine?

Regardless, the Cummins ISL appears to have earned its title of a remarkable engine as the vast amount of reviews depict it to be one of a kind. Listed Below are some engine problems and failures commonly reported by customers who wish to replace their either worn out or problematic ISL.

What is the coolant temp on a Cummins ISL 8.9?

When driving on relatively flat roads, when the outside air temp is 60 to 80 degrees, our engine coolant temp runs about 198 – 204 degrees, depending on the steepness of any small hills we may be climbing or descending. Even when driving across the Arizona desert, when it was 115 degress, our coolant temp ran a pretty consistent 202 – 206 degrees.