Cat bearing replacement

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  1. May 29, 2008 #11
    pcfreak

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    I'm hoping it's not something very serious like piston slap.
     
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  3. May 29, 2008 #12
    550hpW900L

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    Well start it up and watch the oil psi, i doubt its piston slap, most likley a rod bearing.
     
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  4. May 29, 2008 #13
    pcfreak

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    At least it's nice to know it may not be an expensive fix.

    What is your 3406e in 550hpW900L?
     
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  5. May 29, 2008 #14
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    When did you ever get out of a Cat dealer without paying at least 2 grand?
     
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  7. May 29, 2008 #15
    pcfreak

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    Boy did I stir up a can of worms here!:biggrin_2554:

    Thanks guys, I was looking for an idea what it would cost me for a bearing roll by anyone who has had it done before.

    I like to look here first to get info from people who are out there doing it.


    Not THAT "it"!
     
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  8. May 29, 2008 #16
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    Let me clarify, you will not do ALL of the mains for $500.00. I don't care who you know or who you are. You can't do it yourself for that.
     
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  9. May 29, 2008 #17
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    I saw prices for main bearings at around $130. I'm assuming that's each bearing?
     
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  10. May 29, 2008 #18
    550hpW900L

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    That should be for a set, i have a 3406E in a 98 Pete and a C15 in my 03 KW...

    Diesel your right, thats why i dont go to CAT shops, them ######## wanna plug into my ecm and change my fuel codes and crap, thats why i dont go.
     
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  11. May 29, 2008 #19
    550hpW900L

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    My buddy owns a shop and is CAT certified, he still does rod and mains for $500 plus parts. Maybe you can go to a normal shop and get it done cheaper, it aint rocket science, unless you want the CAT warranty, as far as trust goes, i dont know i have seen some hackers working at CAT.
     
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  12. May 29, 2008 #20
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    I'm a little leery of dealerships. I need a shop that is qualified to do the job right.
     
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