The C18 was available in Europe as a truck engine so the there is software and jakes for them to be used in a truck. The points made about...
C15 to C16 is pistons, rods, crank, turbo and software, not a difficult change but as others have said the crank is pricy. Could probably do a C18...
You're right, I dont think the unreliability is all Cats fault, emmission restrictions are imposed on them by govt and it obviously hasn't been...
Not saying the newers Cats arent POS because unfortunately they are but its not always an engine issue when they are broken down.
I would be suspicous of the "blew the front main seal and dumped the oil out causing it to seize" to completely empty a sump though the main seal...
Thats how it is supposed to be, The filter that screws on there is 1W8845 (Cat number), this is a bypass filter only, kinda like an oil polisher....
That guy polishing the wheel with the truck running is pretty game, almost asking to be hurt, cant really polish all the wheel like this anyway,...
I only have parts access through NC2 the Navistar-Cat joint venture which doesnt have all the features of a Navistar dealer. The lack of service...
I have parts access but because the truck didnt have a 6 pack of switches from the factory I cant look it up under the VIN number, the local...
I have to add some multiplex switches to a Cat CT630 (AKA Prostar) truck that already a full bank of 6 (the one with 6 switches and 3 gauges) so I...
I think its more Navistar than Cat at the moment but that should change over time, I personally think its #### ugly, maybe that will change too. I...
Go to drivecat.com for photos. Not the best looking rig around but its a start I suppose.
Not sure about that, my experiance with shared exhausts comes marine engines were its a big no no. I didnt say it couldnt make you sick, I...
Thats actually supposed to be very bad for your engine, when the APU is running and the engine is not exhaust gas is travelling back up your...
Cabon monoxide is poisoness to humans but I'm pretty sure that diesels dont produce enough carbon monoxide to kill you, carbon monxide is produced...
Yeah, I have seen guys back pocket doubles loaded with bricks into places like that, I admire those that can, I havent got a hope. I like crash...
Acerts normally have around double the blowby of older C15s but if you are concerned have them take it to a reputable shop with a dyno and have...
No Cat transmissions, all are 18 speed manual roadranger boxes, the Cat transmission has never been officially available in Aus, I do hear that...
I've heard there's a few down there now, I was there a few months ago and they wouldnt let us tour the factory:biggrin_25513:. Got a few orders...
Um....Cat owns Perkins, thats why the backhoes have Perkins engines. Cat has not tried to pass of these trucks as a full Cat product, they have...
