jcb 3C II head gasket replacement

[mini78]

Hi Guys. I have a similar problem with my 3CII. It runs fine but coolant keeps disappearing and it seems to be gaining oil!! I would be keen to get your opinions on how and where this transfer might be taking place. Regards from down under. Simon

[Tillywolves]

Your loosing coolant, and gaining oil. Sounds like you have a leak.

Head gasket, water oil cooler exchanger or leaky liners is my guess.

[mini78]

Hi Tillywolves. Thanks for your reply. As you see I don't get on here often. I agree with your assessment. Got the head off. Liners look okay, replaced head gasket, and don't have oil cooler so if I can just get the b to turn over now we might get somewhere!! Why does one step forward always seem to lead to two steps back??

[Tillywolves]

Did you get it going

[mini78]

Great news. I did finally get it back together and running sweet. One bypass hose leaks badly and I have burst a hose on the backhoe but definitely heading in the right direction.