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I've reached rock bottom... (long)

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Lucar, Jan 13, 2014.

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  1. Jan 18, 2014 #131
    Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    will do! the engine does look clean and after reading a little about the previous owner sounds like the truck is going to be mechanically well sound. oil test should say more than what my eyes can see of course, and will get to that on monday!
     
    Lucar, Jan 18, 2014
    Lucar, Jan 18, 2014
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  3. Jan 18, 2014 #132
    Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    A power washer and some paint can make anything look good. At home we call them a Krylon overhaul.
     
    Oscar the KW, Jan 18, 2014
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    wore out Thanks this.
  4. Jan 18, 2014 #133
    RedForeman

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    A dyno wouldn't hurt either. Look for around 80% of rated power to the rollers and low blow-by. Ask first to make sure they do measure blow-by.
     
    RedForeman, Jan 18, 2014
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  5. Jan 18, 2014 #134
    Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    good points, I will make sure I have some good numbers on these
     
    Lucar, Jan 18, 2014
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  7. Jan 18, 2014 #135
    andre

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    Patch and charge and patch and charge. That's how you buy your big boat, Bobby.
     
    andre, Jan 18, 2014
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  8. Jan 18, 2014 #136
    KW Cajun

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    Good thing that Columbia wasn't 2 digits higher on VIN's serial number (1FUJA6AV97LX98689 vs 1FUJA6AV77LX98691).
    Both vins are 2007 Columbias previously owned by Schwend, but the one with Vin ending in 91 was in a fatal wreck on 2-10-2012.
    See FMCSA crash sheet here.
     
    KW Cajun, Jan 18, 2014
    KW Cajun, Jan 18, 2014
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  9. Jan 18, 2014 #137
    BORNtoROAM

    BORNtoROAM Light Load Member

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    are oil tests cheap? i'd like to get one.. scared to though. and what's to stop them from lying and telling me my truck has cancer?
     
    BORNtoROAM, Jan 18, 2014
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  10. Jan 18, 2014 #138
    Cetane+

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    The place you send your oil sample to has no connection with dealers or repair shops. They just give you the facts, just the facts.
     
    Cetane+, Jan 18, 2014
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  11. Jan 18, 2014 #139
    leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Strong money for a Columbia, especially a mid roof and not a midroof XT.

    Martin
     
    leftlanetruckin, Jan 18, 2014
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  12. Jan 18, 2014 #140
    Lucar

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    I checked prices online against other dealers in other states and it doesnt seem too high, but neither low
     
    Lucar, Jan 18, 2014
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