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2005 isx motors

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by msumner, Jun 4, 2012.

  1. Jun 4, 2012 #1
    msumner

    msumner Bobtail Member

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    anyone familiar with the isx cummins motor, i'm looking into a 2005 pete which has one in it and just wanted to know what kind of problems they have if any . it has 689000 miles on it not for sure of any inframe or anything . havent had a chance to see it personally , should i bother or look on ?
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2012 #2
    Frank Drebin

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    Keep an eye on the egr cooler.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2012 #3
    me myself and I

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    And EGR valve.
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2012 #4
    fireba11

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    I had to rebuild my 2004 ISX at 675k burnt pistons and scored liners. Gotta really watch the tempeture on these engines because of the EGR
     
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  7. Jun 5, 2012 #5
    VisionLogistics

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    Head Gasket leaks developing usually at the drivers side rear of the head. Also front structure oil leaks. Gasket overhaul will run about $7k due to the complexity of removing the head.
     
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  8. Jun 5, 2012 #6
    bossboy2

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    Definitely ask whoever is selling it. Then call Cummins and ask how much an in-frame is going to cost. You can also call Cummins with the engine serial number and, if there was any work performed on that engine by Cummins, it will show up. Mine went at 595,000 miles but in my case, the circlip that holds the wrist pin in place came out and did some damage to the crank...no in-frame available...reman engine only or no warranty. These engines are not cheap to repair and not everyone will work on them.
     
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  9. Jun 9, 2012 #7
    matador

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    They are good engines but everthing starts needing replaced about 700-720,000. Replaced turbo,both fuel pumps,and egr about that time, but have 950,000 now and been running in test mode foe last 200,000. Never had top cover off till last week when dropped new set of injectors in.
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2012 #8
    bossboy2

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    Matador, if you don't mind, how much did the injector job cost? That would be great info for the O/P.
     
    bossboy2, Jun 11, 2012
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