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Combilift C4000

Hello I have a combilift that is filling (and i mean filling) the engine oil with water. Im suspecting a core plug behind the timing cover.

Am I on to the right thing or has anybody else experienced this.

The engine runs fine with no pressurising.

Its a Kubota V2003 diesel

Thanks
  • Posted 23 Sep 2025 06:57
  • By andrew_k
  • joined 17 Mar'07 - 334 messages
  • England, United Kingdom
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Hello Andrew,
check the oil cooler for internal leakage. When the engine is hot you will have pressure in the cooling system. The water or vapor will be pressed in the oil circuit as long the engine is hot. Next check would be the cylinderhead gasket.
Kind regards
Andreas
  • Posted 2 Oct 2025 21:06
  • By andreas_k
  • joined 22 Nov'09 - 6 messages
  • NRW, Germany
Hi Andrew,
The Kubota is a good engine, but this could be a few different issues. Combilift have a dedicated Technical Team in the UK. If you still need support, you can complete a quick technical support form at the bottom of the main combilift.com web site or direct link https://warranty.combilift.net/technical-support-form/. The form only asks for the minimal info so the team can quickly help you. There is no login required and no charge for this support.

The UK Team will be back to you quickly. Hope you get sorted quickly.
  • Posted 23 Sep 2025 21:20
  • By Richard_Irwin
  • joined 20 Feb'20 - 81 messages
  • Monaghan, Ireland

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