14L detroit consuming oil and slow to start (poor compression?)
NEMOfarmer1
Posted 3/27/2025 19:50 (#11164268)
Subject: 14L detroit consuming oil and slow to start (poor compression?)


Sold to me as "uses a little oil" but it drinks the oil and seems to have low compression (takes 15-20 seconds to start it). Looking for any ideas before I commit to hiring it our for a pricey rebuild. 2006 egr 14L detroit in a sterling semi road tractor. Thanks.
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