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2006 w900 acert c-15

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by believe456, May 19, 2021.

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  1. May 19, 2021 #1
    believe456

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    I’m about to purchase my first kitty cat. A 2006 kw w900 950k miles 18 speed. No major motor work done. Price is fair for the truck 35,000. What are some things I should be looking out for with this motor when I go to check it out. Some tell tell signs if you will. Please..... all help is good help
     
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  3. May 19, 2021 #2
    pavrom

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    Oil analysis if possible . R u mechanically inclined ?! Is this o/o or fleet truck ?!
     
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  4. May 19, 2021 #3
    FLHT

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    I see an inframe in its not to distant future !
    Oil leaking around front structure.
     
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  5. May 19, 2021 #4
    LameMule

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    Blowby, fluids mixing, rust under valve cover, dead hooker under the bunk... just the usual stuff.
     
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  7. May 20, 2021 #5
    believe456

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    Rust under valve cover!!! How ?
     
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  8. May 20, 2021 #6
    LameMule

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    Blown headgasket, sunken liner, bad liner orings. Pulling a cover to look is cheap and easy.
     
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  9. May 20, 2021 #7
    LameMule

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    20200709_145736.jpg
     
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  10. May 20, 2021 #8
    Last Call

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    There's a core charge on those hookers ... I always bring 1 when I exchange for a OEM it saves me some $$$
     
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  11. May 20, 2021 #9
    believe456

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    What is oil pressure and temp gauge at idling and driving
     
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  12. May 20, 2021 #10
    LameMule

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    I think the best thing you could do is try to get a load behind it for a test drive or put it on a dyno and pay a decent mechanic to give it a once over.
     
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