C15 overhaul help

From what I have seen on this website, the most important thing is to get a Caterpillar shop with a good reputation.

 

If you don't want to spend an arm and a leg, there are good cat mechanics that are reasonable. Also there are some good after markets kits a ton cheaper than cat OEM. Talk to some guys that do Tractor pulls. They can steer you to the best that stay together. If your in east tx. I can give you a #... Good luck

 

Also you can find a head online for 3k or less. I replaced mine last year. No core charge too. It's my understanding that cat doesn't make the heads anymore. They will sure sell you 1 though..

 

IPD is an aftermarket kit



Look into replacing your head if it's even close to 1mil in mileage.

Items to look into while doing inframe

Water pump replace
Thermostats both replace
Check air to air (clean out, pressure test)
Radiator clean it or replace it
Clutch fan check it or rebuild kit
Fuel lines to motor replace
Fuel lines from tanks replace
Change radiator upper and lower hoses
Heater hoses to bunk and cab

*******Important********
Replace hoses behind turbos while they are off.


Check liners if you need them couterbored do it before Inframe as well as getting correct shims for liners.




I know I'm forgetting something stuff I just did this on a MXS motor.
So any questions ask away.

 

Oil cooler....replace it now along with the oil pump if you don't have proof they've been changed recently.

 

Actually, they'll sell you 2. But only give you one.