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truck stolen overnight

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by AUSSIE DAVE, Dec 15, 2011.

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  1. Dec 15, 2011 #1
    AUSSIE DAVE

    AUSSIE DAVE Road Train Member

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    Hi all, im pissed, my truck was stolen overnight f*** :biggrin_25510:, im looking at getting a replacement with insurance money, but need info from you all, I looking at something with around the 450hp to 500hp range, PRE EGR , im not going to get a cummins isx because of the problems with them, thinking about a detroit, or cat but really need some advice because i want an engine that is reliable (no common bad engine issues like the isx has) what do you guys think is better the cat or detroit?? and can you give me details please
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2011 #2
    TURKER

    TURKER Medium Load Member

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    Sorry the hear that you truck stolen I HATE thives.
    I dont know what year truck you looking to buy,I will stick to 3406 Cat second will be C15 Accert pre 2007 I own both NO PROBLEMS with good maintenance
     
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  4. Dec 15, 2011 #3
    Boonie

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    Post pictures of your truck here with any identifying marks. Maybe someone will see it.
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2011 #4
    AUSSIE DAVE

    AUSSIE DAVE Road Train Member

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    thanks for the thought, i have a chain of people looking out for it spreading over a 3000km radius. But i think it was a professional job because no evidence left a scene. truck had new diffs, new engine, new gearbox, etc and thats what really sux
     
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  7. Dec 15, 2011 #5
    JDP

    JDP Medium Load Member

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    Any kitty is good. We've run 3406e's and C-13s over the years. They very easily go over 800K w/o any kind of major maintenance.
     
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  8. Dec 15, 2011 #6
    Boonie

    Boonie Light Load Member

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    You're welcome. If you post pictures of it here and information, then you'd even be more likely to have it found with even more people looking for it (unless you don't want it to be found, lol!). :biggrin_25522:
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2011 #7
    companyman

    companyman Heavy Load Member

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    i wish someone would steal mine. i keep leaving it running with the door open but no takers. lol nobody wants a columbia:biggrin_2552:
     
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  10. Dec 15, 2011 #8
    VARITHMS

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    We just bought a truck out of the ryder fleet. I had to go to CA to get it but it was worth it. 30 day 10k mile warranty. It had a small leak when I got back to Texas and they replace the cam follower plate gaskets, fuel pump, and accessory drive and a few other things with out any questions.

    Got a 2000 International N14, 10 speed with 296k miles. for $25k.
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2011 #9
    JohnP3

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    There is a tag on the engine that tells you the fuel used in MM3 at full HP.
    A Detroit is cheaper to fix has a lot less problems doing the same job, A Detroit will burn less fuel. A Detroit weights less so you get to haul more freight. The Jake's in a Detroit are a lot better. If there is a problem with a Detroit and it brings up a code, they are easier to follow, and repair.
    Just a thought!
     
    JohnP3, Dec 16, 2011
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  12. Dec 16, 2011 #10
    AUSSIE DAVE

    AUSSIE DAVE Road Train Member

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    right then im buying one, so no ####### will steal my next truck:biggrin_2559:
     
    AUSSIE DAVE, Dec 16, 2011
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