C13 Cat opinions

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by dieseldan2005, Jul 13, 2009.

  1. Indiana Greg

    Indiana Greg Bobtail Member

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    I have an 06 International 9200. C13 - 430hp. Engine is junk. Engine dropped a valve at 790k and destroyed the engine. Needed a complete overhaul.
    The 430 hp feels like 350. I don't haul heavy loads and this truck is still slow and gutless up hills.
    Actuators in engine always stumble and run like crap when engine is warming up between 150 - 180.
    Has been 350k since rebuild and engine is going through quite a bit more oil now than it used to.
    I change it every 15000 and I have to add 2 gallons between oil changes.
    Engine always seems to lose coolant too, always has before and after rebuild. Never dropping on ground so I don't know where it goes but every couple thousand miles I am adding a pint of coolant.

    Bottom line the C-13 is junk. I would never buy another one.
     
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  3. Indiana Greg

    Indiana Greg Bobtail Member

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    I have a c-13 in a 2006 Int 9200. Is a piece of junk. Wouldn't every buy another one.
     
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  5. Star4900

    Star4900 Medium Load Member

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    Mine were great. I'd buy another. You must have got a lemon.
     
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    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    You only told us a fraction of the story. What are the truck specs? How much are you pulling?
     
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  8. Indiana Greg

    Indiana Greg Bobtail Member

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    10 spd ultrashift, 3:58 rears. Is a 3 axle expedite truck. Typically I am at around 35 000 lbs.
     
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