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What to look for on a 2007 International with a DT466 engine?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by WrenchWrenchWrench, Sep 21, 2018.

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  1. Sep 21, 2018 #1
    WrenchWrenchWrench

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    I'm looking at buying one of these with a 18 ft box on it to build a shop in the back and do side work out of it. I haven't been around these DT466 engines much and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if there's anything I should look out for? Any good or bad opinions about these things? Its got a 4 speed Allison behind it and has 240,000 miles on it. I'm gonna go test drive it and make a decision next week.

    Thanks for any help
     
    WrenchWrenchWrench, Sep 21, 2018
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  3. Sep 22, 2018 #2
    Heavyd

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    Is the engine blue or black in colour? If you actually have a maxxforce, I would walk away. Maxxforces are black in colour.
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2018 #3
    jake744

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    Hell I would walk away from any DT 2005 and up. When they went egr they were total turds. Had terrible camshaft/lifter issues,usually from lifter retainers breaking allowing lifter to turn sideways.
     
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  5. Sep 23, 2018 #4
    WrenchWrenchWrench

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    Its blue, is that any better?
     
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  7. Sep 23, 2018 #5
    Heavyd

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    Yes, no DPF.
     
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  8. Sep 24, 2018 #6
    Dameon

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    Oil cooler failures. Set you back about $1500 unless you do it yourself. It isn't a "simple" inline radiator oil cooler like your Ford F-350.
     
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  9. Sep 25, 2018 #7
    jake744

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    Unless you love punishment stay away from egr DT's and anything that says maxxforce on the hood.
    Look for a nice 2007 and older M2 freightliner or T300 Kenworth with a cummins or cat.
     
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  10. May 26, 2021 #9
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    How is the truck running now
     
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  12. May 26, 2021 #10
    Big Road Skateboard

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    I'd be looking for similar truck with small Cummins. You'll hate working out of a box truck BTW.
     
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