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Opinions on the PX8 engine, have they worked the bugs out yet?

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by RBINCA, Nov 3, 2012.

  1. Nov 3, 2012 #1
    RBINCA

    RBINCA Bobtail Member

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    I am in the market for a newer dump truck chassis. Looking at the newer Pete models and many have the PX8 engine (aka cummins with black paint). I know these engines had a lot of problems when they came out, some class action suits have been filed.
    Does anyone know how the 2010, 2011 & 2012 models are performing.
    Do these newer models have the same issues?
     
    RBINCA, Nov 3, 2012
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  3. Nov 3, 2012 #2
    CrabbyOlLady

    CrabbyOlLady Bobtail Member

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    Was curious about the PX line last year so inquired directly.
    Take this for what its worth as it was put to me: "You ever think about taking a V8 out of an older Caddy, blowing it up to diesel and stuffing it into something that will pull 26K lbs more than once?".

    Keep in mind I don't know jack, it was just something I was curious about and researched. I just don't see them holding up without a lot of issues unless they go to a dry oil sump pump which they haven't yet.
     
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