How much did your last in-frame cost?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Krooser, Sep 28, 2010.

  1. Rafferty

    Rafferty Bobtail Member

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    I know that the price looks good but from experience, dropping the reman in takes as long as doing an in-frame and the core would not be accepted for the C16. C16's are so much in demand that it is had to find one now, reman or rebuildable core.

    ...raff
     
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  3. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    I was thinking 30k is really high on price. Wonder if something else major was done that he is forgetting?
     
  4. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    Here is were all the money went as listed in the bill from Cat.

    19,120 in frame overhaul engine
    500 Towing coverage
    3981 replace both turbos
    -2140 In frame overhaul rebate
    914.88 remove and install new engine oil cooler/new o-rings
    235.93 Rebuild coolant diverter valve
    889.63 Remove old air compressor/install new air compressor
    210.58 Install new updated air compressor inlet line
    340.14 Install new coolant hoses from engine to cab and sleeper
    361.46 Rebuild engine brake
    291.95 Remove and install new wiring harness internal componets
    562.86 Remove and install air conditioner lines
    753.78 Rebuild fan clutch
    188 Flush engine cooling system(from fuel in the coolant)
    301.35 misc charges(bolts, o-rings, gaskets, etc)
    122.36 replace fuel supply and return lines
    879.42 Remove and install new radiator pipes with stainless steel pipes
    563.22 Remove and replace all belt tensioner's and pulleys
    200.57 counter bore on #4
    330.19 remove and install new alternator
    93.14 Reseal engine oil filter base
    210.03 New power steering hoses, new filter, filled with new fluid
    1242.02 SD state tax
    621.01 Sioux Falls city tax

    30,773.52 Grand total

    There is alot of new stuff under my hood. This is what I consider a proper in frame overhaul. If your going to do it then do it right. :biggrin_25525:
     
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  5. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Ok so I see the actual inframe was only 19k. You just had a bunch of other dumb stuff done for your own peace of mind. Alot of which you could've done very easily yourself. Guess you also never heard of that saying...."if it ain't broke, don't fix it"?

    No offense intended.

    Oh one other thing. Your proper o'haul wasn't done properly. You'll probably be back with a liner cracked or head gasket blown out. You should've had them do the other 5 holes when they did #4 counterbore.

    Just for shiits and giggles you should've had them pull the front cover too.
     
  6. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    #4 was the only one that needed it. They said the other five were perfect. 112k since overhaul and no problems yet. Knock on wood...
     
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  7. Dominick253

    Dominick253 Heavy Load Member

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    Maybe he's good and he can do two a week?
     
  8. RidinDirty11

    RidinDirty11 Light Load Member

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    3406B doing all of the work myself.

    Inframe kit and gaskets, new rods and mains, rebuilt head, new injectors, turbo reused. Reseal front cover ( hate 3406B front covers, always leak behind #### compressor where two internal bolts are. new water pump.
    Oil, Filters and coolant. 5600.00, 1/2 gallon Fireball, two cases of beer, lots of lies and good times spent with friends and co-workers.... priceless :D
     
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  9. Deecutta

    Deecutta Bobtail Member

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    What was all included in a poor mans overhaul?
     
  10. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    6 holes and slam it back together
     
  11. KIDSUSUKI

    KIDSUSUKI Bobtail Member

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    Hi Josh, Do you have contact number for the mechanic out of eastern KY
     
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