Truck Repair/Questions Answered by Expert Waheed Shittu
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Cummins N14 fault code 325,injector circuit | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a 97 celect plus with a fault code 325. low power, 40mph max full throttle under load.I ... A: CODE REASON EFFECT Fault Code: 325 PID: S006 SPN: 739 FMI: 5 LAMP: Yellow SRT: 00-605 No current ... | |
| ERF EC10 | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an ERF EC10 tipper 1999 in Nigeria it has been converted, but it has developed a number of ... A: What conversion did you carry out on the tipper?. I need to know. Problems with engine managed ... | |
| IVECO / Mack Trucks in Lagos | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: We have found Hydro Trans. Would you be able to offer consultancy services to my client in Lagos, ... A: Sorry for delay in responding to your question. I was out of station for about 3 days with no access ... | |
| 24v cummis | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: have an 07 dodge 5.9 24v cummis oil is leaking from valve cover truck has been to dealer 2 still ... A: Josh, Oil leakage from valve cover can be permanently solved by removing the covers, clean properly ... | |
| n14 miss | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1999 n14 cummins that has a miss between shifts, at slow acceleration. replace the injector ... A: Celect plus engines are better diagnosed through identification of specific faults code and ... | |
| IVECO / Mack Trucks in Lagos | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My associate Supply Chain Mgt company in Lagos Nigeria operates a fleet of about 100 Iveco and Mack ... A: Guy, There is a company that specializes in repair of Bosch and other type of injector pumps. They ... | |
| help | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A N14 RED HEAD SHOWES A CODE OF 2 - 2 - 2 NO POWER CAN GET 17LBS OF BOOST CAN YOU HELP ME ... A: Dan, Code 222 indicates fault with ambient pressure circuit FAULT CODE 222 Ambient Air Pressure ... | |
| cummins m11 fitted to an erf lorry | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My lorry developed a noise that sounds like a pinking on one cylinder only,along with a very strong ... A: Robert, Try to indentify the cylinder from which the unusual sound emanates. You can also short out ... | |
| ECM for M11 engine | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: We recently bought two ERF EC11 for cmmercial purpose in Nigeria,(Black and white) the hand of black ... A: Soji, There is no facility in Nigeria that I know of presently capable of handling repairs on ECM. ... | |
| fuel pump shutoff | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I am working on a 1994 volvo with a m11 330 cummins engine the guy was driving it home and the ... A: Anthony, The best way to carry out repair on M11 330 is through identification of fault code. Each ... | |
| Cummins m11 | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Inter have 98 truck engine Cummins M 11 Plus, the problem is that Inter have 98 truck engine Cummins ... A: Whenever it requires to snuff an engine using ether or other stuffs, it is an indication of problems ... | |
| N-14 Cummins in a 1997 peterbuilt with mechanical injectors | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Alright, I have no info on this motor. No serial/model, nada. Can't find a plate or stamp. Truck ... A: It is very important to have the engine data info. to have a precise guide towards carrying out ... | |
| m 11 will not run | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an 98 int truck with an m11. when i try to start it the warning eng light comes on it will ... A: If your engine is Celect plus, then you need to get the fault code displayed. It is a 3 digit code ... | |
| M11with celect plus | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Prime mover truck can not be started.Had gone through all the necess checking with diagnostic tool. ... A: You did not state the result of your diagnostic check. Did you observe any fault code?. Was there ... | |
| BLOW BY | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE AN 2005 FRIEGHTLINER CENTURY WITH 60 SERIES ENGINE WITH 493,500 MILES MY PROBLEM IS THAT I ... A: Nick, Excessive blowby is an indication of excessive escape of gas from combustion space. This can ... | |
| new oil pump or what? | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a 83 ford f150 that losses oil pressure after the motor is warmed up but when i put a load on ... A: Joshua, It is likely that oil pressure loss at warm up is due to problem with oil pressure regulator ... | |
| 95 FORD TRUCK | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: MY 1995 FORD LOG TRUCK L 9000 L10 CUMMINS ENGINE WONT CRANK DOES A CUMMINS HAVE AN ELECTRICAL FUEL ... A: To the best of my knowledge, the cummins L10 engine or any cummins at all, do not come with an ... | |
| n14 cummins | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 n-14 Cummins eng.I would like to know what type of engine coolant it uses? I think I ... A: There are different types and coloured coolant available in the market globally. Cummins recommend ... | |
| m11 fails to crank sometimes | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: my 1995 fl112 with a m11 celect fails to crank 1 out of 10 times.when this happens there is no ... A: Greg, I suggest you clean the starter to battery cables at the points at which they are joined to ... | |
| n14 | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 n14,it has a miss that comes and goes. The miss happens from idle to roughly 1100 rpm's. ... A: When the injectors were replaced, did you follow the specified procedure in doing so?, if not, you ... | |
| oil in rador | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: i hav oil in rador i was told its from oil cooler -wheres is the cooler and what does it look like ... A: Oil in radiator most probably is from the oil cooler. But because you did not state your truck ... | |
| M11 engine rebuid | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: We have a 1996 Volvo daycab that engine is shot. Obviously, not worth much to anyone. Thinking on ... A: To do a rebuild with spares you itemised, and going by local estimates here in Nigeria, you should ... | |
| Durable Truck | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I was trying to investigate on a durable truck to buy for my about to start haulage business as ... A: Generally speaking, most mechanics in Nigeria would prefer any conventional type truck that does not ... | |
| cummins n14 | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: How do u know if the eng has stc inj or cpl A: You can confirm this from the engine dataplate. the injector type is always stated. The setting of ... | |
| 93 chevy k1500 oilpressure | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: My ? is what is the normal oil pressure range for my truck it has a 305 motor. Mine fluxuates from ... A: oil pressure minimum allowable at low idle is 10 psi or 80 kpa. At acceleration up to rated speed, ... | |
| battery problems | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I keep having problems with my 1994 chevy c2500 turbo diesel not starting. The batteries, starter ... A: The battery gauge should read in excess of 12V all the time the engine is running to indicate that ... | |
| Freightliner trucks won't start. | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 freightliner trucks. 1997 FLD120 Cummins N14 and 1999 FLD112 Cummins M11 in Logos, Nigeria. ... A: ECM controlled engines are better troubleshot when the fault code is indicated. This will pinpoint ... | |
| Cummins 444 smokey when cold | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: We have 1989 Cummins 14ltr @444hp. It runs very well, has good oil pressure etc. However when cold, ... A: It is probable that the viscosity of oil when cold plays a part in the snoky exhaust. My advise is ... | |
| N14 versus C-15 | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: In your opinion, is the Cummins N14 as durable as a Cat C-15 with the same level of maintenance? We ... A: In terms of durability, I can vouch for N14 powered engines any day. However, my little exposure to ... | |
| M11 won't crank. | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I stalled my L9000 while the air brake was still locked. Now the message is "shut off eng". I get ... A: You can deactivate or clear a fault code by turning on the ignition and pressing the throttle pedal ... | |
| M11 won't crank. | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I stalled my L9000 while the air brake was still locked. Now the message is "shut off eng". I get ... A: In the event of no fault code display of any problem, I advise you take out the starter motor for ... | |
| 1990 f450 460 engine | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: truck wont stay running...will run for a little while as lon as i keep pumpinf gas pedal. soon as i ... A: There could be a couple of reasons for this: 1. Check the throttle linkage if it is mechanical ... | |
| fuel injector replacement with jake brake | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: when I pull the jake brake to replace injector do values and injector need to be set or will they ... A: You need to readjust both the injector and the C brake or jake whenever you remove injector. The ... | |
| help | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: and turns the light at the start of shutdown, lasts 30 seconds on and then off. and repair can help ... A: You did not say if the lights on and off have any effect on the engine. If it is a celect engine, ... | |
| n14 | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: sir good day i woul to ask about how to adjust the valve and injectors of n14 cummins thanks ... A: Jade, sorry for taking this long to answer your question. Obviously engine smoke is an indicator of ... | |
| m11 | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between celect and stc. In order to set the valves and injectors. ISM 370 A: Celect is simply a system developd by Cummins to electronically manage an engine. it consists of an ... | |
| valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ... A: No, pls find the correct order: Vs Mark Injector Valve A 1-6 VS 3 5 B ... | |
| Cummins M11 | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a truck w/ M11 celect plus with a skip had a fault code ( inactive) P332 no voltage on ... A: Greg, I have copied the following for your perusal. I dont think it was an inactive fault with the ... | |
| valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ... A: Cylinders in a 6 cylinder engine are numbered 1,2,3,4,5,and 6 from the front of engiine to the rear. ... | |
| n14 | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: sir good day i woul to ask about how to adjust the valve and injectors of n14 cummins thanks ... A: That was an STC injector. The setting is different from the other injector types. It is a zero lash ... | |
| M11 | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I am an old bus driver who runs mostly detroit and some cats...i am considering buying a motorhome ... A: My general experience locally here in Nigeria on Cummins M11 has to do with difficulty in ... | |
| valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ... A: No Felix. you need only two revolutions to complete the setting of the six cylinders. If you start ... | |
| 1990 L10 Smokes | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 L10 Cummins, 270 hp with top stop injectors. The engine smokes fairly good at an idle ... A: On the persistent smoke, I advice the following: 1. Check and clean out the air filter or replace ... | |
| 2000 n-14 hard to start. | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: !! first off i parked my 2000 kw n-14 cummins for a few months.why things were real slow. i just put ... A: Really a puzzle. Havig done all of the above, I advise that you check fuel inlet line from the tank ... | |
| 1990 L10 Smokes | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 L10 Cummins, 270 hp with top stop injectors. The engine smokes fairly good at an idle ... A: Smoking especially on a turbocharged engine during the commencement of acceleration is normal. It is ... | |
| M11 Help | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Im working on a 1994 cummins m11 Ive got power to the ecm and fuel sender but the truck will not ... A: To help find probable solution to this problem, you need to clarify the following; 1. Does the ... | |
| 855 cummins | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 855 cummins big cam in a ford 976 tractor, i bought the tractor last fall used it for a ... A: From experience, I know that overheating due to malfunction of the cooling system may lead to ... | |
| Flatbed Trucks | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I want to go into haulage business. I am discussing with my in-laws in US in getting a mack flatbed ... A: Bunmi, 1. I believe that the kind of glue you mentioned will not endanger any of the truck ... | |
| Cummins N14 | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a small fleet in Nigeria. I wanted to purchase a Freightliner with an N14 engine but was ... A: Shehu, The reality of the current situation in Nigeria with regards to proper diagnosis of engines ... | |
| Cummins 5.9 ISB Fuel line leak | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I had a fuel airlock on a 2000 Cummins 24 valve 5.9 ISB after draining the water in fuel seperator ... A: Air lock occurs as a result of opening, loose fittings and joints or cracks in the high pressure ... | |
| n14 cummins 1998 | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: have oil leak at the back of the motor can't tell if its the rear main seal just start to leak last ... A: If the oil leakage is coming out between the flywheel housing and the engine block, it is most ... | |
| n14 | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: sir good day i woul to ask about how to adjust the valve and injectors of n14 cummins thanks A: The basic rule is to check the engine data plate for information on the type of injector adjustment ... | |
| Truck shut down | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: 1997 Volvo with a M-11 Cummins Motor- Why does my truck jerk and act like it is going to shut down? ... A: I can offer the following advise. 1 Check the quality of your diesel fuel. 2. Clean your fuel tank ... | |
| cummin n-14 | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: A customer complains about low power condition on a cummins n-14 when under a load. what would be ... A: troubleshooting a low power complaint is exhaustive. However, you can find answer to the following ... | |
| 1988 or 89 855 Cummins big cam | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: .. My brother has a dumptruck with a 1988 or 89 Cummins 855 big cam engine that has suddenly ... A: Jodi, I need to clarify the oil pressure value you quoted is it the same as 10 p.s.i and 21 p.s.i. ... | |
| 6.0 Liter Hard Start | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have an '06 6.0L F-350 with 97k miles. About 2 weeks ago it began having hard starts. If left for ... A: Hard starting can occur due to a variety of reasons among which are: 1. Poor fuel quality 2. Air in ... | |
| fault codes | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a customers truck in my workshop with an isc 300 that has intermittent fault codes appearing. ... A: Adam, i have sent you a reply a couple of days ago on this question perhaps you did not receive it. ... | |
| F250 7.3l POWERSTROKE | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: 1995 model F250 7.3l powerstroke engine After the truck has been shut off for a period of time (2 or ... A: When you shutdown an engine, fuel stops going to the injectors. However, most diesel system are ... | |
| F250 7.3l POWERSTROKE | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: 1995 model F250 7.3l powerstroke engine After the truck has been shut off for a period of time (2 or ... A: Hard starting can occcur through the following 1. Air in the fuel system 2. Faulty fuel return ... | |
| 2000 freightliner classic | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: what could be wrong with my truck. the engine keeps shutting down, then the check engine oil light ... A: My advise is for you to get the engine properly diagnosed with the "insite" software at a cummins ... | |
| active and inactive faults on Cummins N14 engine | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: ECM#22910 ENGINE# 11889458 COULD YOU PLS HELP ME SOLVE THIS PROBLEM ON THIS TRUCK AND BELOW ARE ... A: I did answer this question in detail yesterday but it disappeared with a "prompt 65,000 character ... | |
| Cummins N14 Using Oil | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My driver reports that his truck has used 4 gallons of oil in the past 3 days. He does not see any ... A: I need to have answer to the following questions. 1. What is the present speedo reading on truck and ... | |
| cummins n14 | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: have n14 cpl 1807 needs overhauled calls for two piece piston can a one piece piston be used if so ... A: Steve, I strongly advise against the use of non-conformed parts for overhaul as this will have a ... | |
| 2002 dodge ram problem | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 dodge ram 6 speed diesel truck. When I'm driving it, it stalls on hiway if I ... A: If your throttle control is electric, you may have to check the acceleration sensor fitted beside ... | |
| white smoke when low speed | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: We have a generator set model VTA 28-G2 ( timing code R ). After we replace fuel injectors and ... A: I have sent an answer on this question before, I don't know if you received it. However, you should ... | |
| question | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: valves adjusments steps in N14 cummins A: You have on the accessory drive pulley timing marks A,B, and C or 1-6vs; 2-5vs; and 3-4vs. Rotate ... | |
| m11 celect | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: good day,im a mechanic from philippines,m11 cummins starter motor was constantly running because of ... A: The first step towards solving your problem is to hook it on "insite software" or "compulink" for ... | |
| Engine light | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I realize that you are not a Dodge man but maybe you can still help me. My 02 Dakota Sport is ... A: Fault codes troubleshooting requires that one has the details particular to it to have a successful ... | |
| cummins N14 celect | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My Cummins MN truck would not start until a WD40 spray is sprayed in the air cleaner hose for a ... A: When you frequently use start aid, this indicates that you need to check your fuel injection system. ... | |
| wont start | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a frieghtliner dump truck with as cummins M11 celect engine it hasd sat for about a month and ... A: Cummins M11 Celect engines ECM will display some flash codes to indicate that the ECM is bad. You ... | |
| m11 cummins | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: What are the head bolt torqe specs. Also will an injector o-ring cause hard start A: The head bolt torque specs is as follows: 3 steps 1 100 ft-ib or 136 N.m 2 160 ft-lb or 217 N.m 3 ... | |
| Cummins N14 engine | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: At what temperature should a healthy Cummins N14 engine run at?(water temp) A: A 'healthy' Cummins N14 cooling system is expected to run as specified: Min. Recommended operating ... | |
| Engine replacement how long | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My mother has a dodge cummins diesel 6.7L I beleive it is only a few years old. The motor recently ... A: If the intention is to diagnose and replace, and contingent upon the availability of spares, the ... | |
| fuel injector | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9 WITH A BAD FUEL INJECTOR COULD THIS CAUSE THE TRUCK TO LOSE POWER & ... A: Yes, a bad injector can cause an engine to lose power. injector can go bad as a result of 1. ... | |
| 855 cummins diesel engine | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have an 855 cummins diesel engine on a Versatile farm tractor. The engine is a 1980 year model big ... A: Fuel dilution with engine oil can occur as a result of 1. Injector wear (barrel plunger wear) 2. ... | |
| Cummins Celect Injector | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to have my Cummins Celect Injectors N14, OE part number 3088178 or 3411764 repaired ... A: Olu, I know that Dangote has quite a number of Freight liners powered by Cummins N14 series engine. ... | |
| n14 cummins with coolant in the oil | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently did an oil change and flushed and change the coolant in my truck. I use fleet guard ... A: Has the coolant mixed with oil forming a milky gel?. If so, then you need to check your liner sleeve ... | |
| Cummins Celect Injector | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to have my Cummins Celect Injectors N14, OE part number 3088178 or 3411764 repaired ... A: Olu, Presently, there is no facility to the best of my knowledge that is capable of professionally ... | |
| ntc400 cummins | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: i need the injector and valve settings for this engine A: Firstly, you need to check the dataplate on the engine to determine the value for intake and exhaust ... | |
| n14 cummins | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: the engine rattles. sounds like a gas engine spark-knock it does this sound above 1300-1350 rpms ... A: Dennies, I tried to lay my hands on further details you provided on this question without success. ... | |
| trouble codes on N-14 | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 94 N-14 it runs good for the first 2 or three hours then it starts to cut out only feels ... A: fault code 343 is ECM microprocessor communication error. It has no effect on performance. step 1 of ... | |
| engine rattles | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: n14 plus the engine makes a noise that sounds like a gas engine spark-knock fron unleaded gas. i'm ... A: Dennis' you need to provide more details of this phenomenon for proper troubleshooting. Example, is ... | |
| valvola STC | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Good morning, would want to know how the valve STC works on the motor cummins A: STC is a Step Timing Control valve which allows engine to operate in advanced injection timing ... | |
| 2001 Volvo Cummings N14 oil consumption | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Volvo with cummings N14. I have seen many issues with the truck. Recently, it ... A: An unusual sudden drop in oil level/ oil consumption may be due to a faulty turbocharger. The turbo ... | |
| N14 cummins engines | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the book time to replace main and rod bearings on the N14 cummins engine? Thank-you A: Cummins has about 5 different types of checks classified as A,B,C,D, and E. The A check is the daily ... | |
| Freightliner Chassis Radiator Removal | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: How is the radiator removed from a 2000 Fleetwood Discovery Motorhome w/ Cummins 275hp, 24 valve, ... A: I hope I can offer you some tips to help in removing the radiator since I don't have the Fleetwood ... | |
| injector pump | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a big cam cummings that has sat for a few years it starts right up and runs fine but it wont ... A: If your injection pump is manual PT pump, check the throttle cable adjustment to be sure of its ... | |
| n14 cummins celect | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: afew days ago,our truck started sputtering and pouring black smoke out of the exhaust. we have ... A: Glory, You need to provide more information on your question by looking at the following: 1. Is ... | |
| cummins engine cuts off | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My computer switched off before l concluded, I have a cummins n14 truck, it runs for a short while ... A: Wilson, The(spur gear pump) is a replaceable part of the PT pump. Accesss is gained to it by ... | |
| cummins engine cuts off | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My computer switched off before l concluded, I have a cummins n14 truck, it runs for a short while ... A: Wilson, Did this problem start after changing the filters? If so, you may need to check the ... | |
| About stc valve | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: My engine is an L10 cpl 1446. I put new injectors. But every time when starting it does give me a ... A: Did you carry out injector travel and valve lash settings correctly after the injectors were ... | |
| Thermostats | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Where are the thern=mostats located on the n14 cummins diesel and or do you have diagrams? A: The thermostat is located in a thermostat housing that is attached to the rocker housing on the N14. ... | |
| freighliner n-14 eng. code problem | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: the trk. is 2000 cimmins n-14 and a code is apper # 141 and don't want to start the eng. A: Code 141 is an oil pressure sensor fault. Often this occurs at starting if oil level is low or oil ... | |
Waheed Shittu
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Cummins Engine repairs N, V and K series for truck and generator set applications.
Experience
I have over 20 years of experience working on Cummins generators , Cummins powered Foden and ERF and freightliner trucks
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science(Summa cum laude)
MBA Production and operations management
Awards and Honors
Who's who among students in American Universities 1987,88
Best overall TTC student Federal College of Education Technical Akoka Lagos Nigeria 1983/84 session
Past/Present Clients
West African Portland Cement Co Plc, Portland transport; Woollen and Synthetic Tex. Man. Ltd;
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