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2006 Kenworth t800 need advise

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Zaroon, Dec 13, 2015.

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  1. Dec 13, 2015 #1
    Zaroon

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    I'm going to buy 2006 kW t800 with cummins 500 hp ratio 4.10 13200 lb front 46000lb rear wa wabastco heater 19981 engine hours 11r 24.5 tires.
    Rear tires r almost 85 to 90 % and steers r 70% all Dunlop
    Guy is giving me 4 brand new batteries emission safety mto safety
    Seller is asking $37200 Canadian
    Bottom engine pan seal has minnor leak he will fix it this is a fleet unit it was leased from Paclease full maintenance record is available truck has 881000 km and brand new ac
    I'm going to pull tanker b train in city
    Any suggestions or advise please
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2015 #2
    sirscof

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    Seems like you have decided to buy this truck. What advice are you seeking? I'm sorry driver, I truely don't know what you're asking. Are you seeking affirmation? I wouldn't buy it were I in your position.
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2015 #3
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    i didn't bought it yet just had a test drive and I just asked when kind of offer I can get from seller still thinking if it will b right choice to buy this truck as I don't want to stuck in big loan amount.
    And secondly any suggestions about wt kind of truck is easy affordable maintenance and stuff
    How to keep truck in good condition any advise will b appreciated
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2015 #4
    sirscof

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    Tire wear and oil leak are minor issues, the repair cost can be amortized over several years. Rear-end ratio is good if you never plan to do Highway speed. The engine uses an EGR which will cause you great grief and cause alot of problems down the road and cost alot of profits diagnosing the real problem or what ever damage the EGR has caused. If you are still shopping, try to find a truck that is older than 2003.
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2015 #5
    TripleSix

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    Sounds like the A-Typical Canadian spec heavy three. Questions: 1.) What transmission does it have? Look on the door jam for an RTLO number. 2.) Does it have full lockers? There will be another switch besides the power divider for locking the diffs completely. If you are not familiar with how that thing works, ASK QUESTIONS before engaging the lockers.

    If you have a stout 18 and full lockers, that truck should be able to do anything you need it to and is definitely worth the money, IMO.
     
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  8. Dec 14, 2015 #6
    Zaroon

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    My company minimum accept 2006 year and can I by pass egr
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2015 #7
    Zaroon

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    It's a 13 speed eaton fuller and yes it has full locker system too any other suggestions if u have please how should I keep truck mechanically fit
     
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  10. Dec 14, 2015 #8
    TripleSix

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    Do you have any experience with a truck with full lockers? Theres a certain way to engage the power divider and a completely different way to engage the lockers. Are you familiar with the difference between the two?
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2015 #9
    Zaroon

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    No
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2015 #10
    PackRatTDI

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    My only experience with lockers is shoving freshmen into theirs.
     
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