Hello, here i am again
Volvo 780 model 2008, original Volvo D13 engine,( i replaced cam and injectors no inframe yet) ,original Eaton 13 manual and differentials ,i passed 1.8 million miles. Still running 8-9 mpg.
Mean machine ,won't die !
Volvo 780 model 2008, original Volvo D13 engine ,i passed 1.8 million miles last evening
Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Johny41, Apr 18, 2017.
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Take care of your equipment, and it will take care of you. Good job.
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As long as you take care of your stuff it will take care of you. did you do anything with main bearings or rods
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I replaced camshaft only in 2014 at 1.5 mil. injectors twice and injector cups only twice ,I posted pictures if you remember, didn't replace or open head gasket yet. I bought it new in June 07, running mostly team.
I used synthetic oil only Rottela T6 5w40 and since last year I switched to 0w40.
The worst nightmare on this truck is this Hendrickson steertek axle, unsafe dangerous garbage. I replaced everything on steer axle, still rough ,took it in a dozen of Volvo shops but are clueless, no way to set it the way was originally. I used to run 250,000 miles on a set of XZA3+, in first 4 years, now I'm lucky to to get 100k.
I talked to this guy here at Volvo in Ayr,Ontario last week, they don't even bring anymore trucks with air ride steer axle.Last edited: Apr 18, 2017
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At what mileage did you delete the emission system?
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no point now ive opened up d12 at 1.3 mil and changed bearing still looked good like a detroit or cummins at 400k
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I hit a small bambi deer few years ago, damaged my rad, air to air,.So, I towed the truck and trailer loaded , they fixed it but after I noticed rough bad handling. The axle was damaged the springs bent and the brackets at the rear end of spring . This axle is welded, weak flimsy hollow designed to save weight, springs are also to weak to get towed with loaded trailer. Check the tow truck drivers discussions about this axles , the engine can get damaged also in tow http://tow411.yuku.com/topic/107331/New-Hendrickson-Steertek-NXT-axle
Hendrickson has multiple complains and lawsuits , they issued towing instructions it and recommend pulling the tractor only.
http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/Tru...TEK-NXT-STEERTEK-Axle-Bulletin-Towing-ProceduLast edited: Apr 19, 2017
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