What causes a diesel MULE to overheat?
Overheating a diesel is usually either (1) air in the system, (2) leaky head gasket or cracked head (more on that in a minute), or (3) loss of airflow to the engine’s intake. Air in the system is not easy to bleed out. The service manual gives you a specific procedure for this.
What to do if your diesel MULE has a leak?
Leaky head gasket is easy to spot. Same for cracked head. 2 ways to test for it. One-use a cooling system pressure tester to pressurize the system to about 15 psi. Remove all 3 glow plugs. Leave the pressure on the system for a while.
How much does a Kawasaki MULE engine cost?
Freshly rebuilt Kawasaki Mule 3000/3010/3020 KAF620 powerplant- fits all years. We offer a $100 core refund when you return your used engine to us (free of charge!)- return instructions included in packaging. PowerSportsNation Rebuilt Engines. -Engines are completely disassembled. Cases are hot tanked or pressure washed.
What causes a Kawasaki diesel MULE head to crack?
The old head cracked as a result of engine overheat when a lower radiator hose broke driving in rough terrain. When the head was cracked I would lose coolant rather rapidly and the engine overheat light would come on shortly after refilling. A Kawasaki dealer did that work.
What kind of engine does a Kawasaki MULE 3010 have?
The Kawasaki Mule 3010 units came with either a 20hp Kawasaki engine or a three cylinder Daihatsu 950D Diesel engine, both these engines were installed in the same basic machine. The gasoline Mule 3010’s engine versions been very durable while the 950D series Diesel has proved to be very trouble prone.
Why is my Kawasaki MULE 3010 diesel overheating?
The PO had a brand new cylinder head fitted only 1 year/30 running hours ago. and I have the receipts for work. After its fully bled everything warms up and fans run, seems ok but then starts chucking water down overflow. If I loosen bleed screw on thermostat housing when engine running i get air and then eventually nothing.
Can a Kawasaki MULE be converted to a gasoline engine?
We ship anywhere in the world. Kawasaki mule 3010, 2510, 4010 diesel engine replacement conversion to gasoline engine. KAF950 models Got a Kawasaki 2510, 3010 4010 Diesel Mule with a blown up or damaged broken engine and need a new replacement?
Where to buy replacement head gasket for Kawasaki MULE 3010?
Buy the replacement head gasket and head bolts from the dealer or from a Daihatsu distributor where the head gasket and bolts you need are for a DM950DT Daihatsu diesel. Do not get the parts for the non-turbocharged 950 as Kawasaki uses the turbocharged engine less the turbocharger.