to rebuild or not to rebuild

Man that engine ain't got enough miles on it for a complete rebuild!!

 

I was going to say, No don't do the in frame, it is way to early if it has been maintained, Save the money and do a lower rebuild with mains and rod bearings. Maybe run the haed to the shop, but not a Inframe this early. Just my 2 cents worth. Good Luck.

 

There is absolutely no way to give you a price on the work you need done. The only way to have a good estimate is go to a shop, and determine the problem.The term overhaul has different levels of work. 20 grand ? possible, but doubtful unless the engine has been abused, or there is very major damage. Your trade in value will be very low if the engine is needing a major. Get it to a reliable mechanic and get the facts, then decide on your action.

 

I concur with jbatmick, you need to know what is actually wrong and what may be involved to fix it before you make that decision. If you got a cylinder going bad, an in-frame rebuild may not be out of the question. And, if you're in a place where you have the time and funds for it, even if it is a bit early, you'd have it out of the way for quite some time to come. But, if your problem is a turbo needing replacement, it wouldn't make much sense to do an in-frame at this time. My 2 cents anyway.

 

That C-13 Acert is known for having overheating problems. Thats not alot of miles, im hoping i get over a million with my Detroit. The other problem with cat is expensive parts and labor. I would do what starsonwindow said.

 

Thanks DOTY! I feel honored to be agreed with from a Driver of the Year... (Who was talking about a roll over he had a little while back)

 

That 05 is an egr engine ands some of them are about done at 750000 miles. As for an inframe it depends on where you have it done.A local guy did my boys N14 complete out of frame overhaul with cummins parts for 15000. no warranty but we trust him. You can also use the off brand kits and save some money with them.Do NOT get this done at a truck dealer.Check with a Cat shop but they will be expensive.A very good but expensive shop shop is Antrim Diesel in Greencastle, Pa.717 597 7963 ask for Richard they will run it on a dyno before and after and will give you a ton of horsepower if you want it.they have many 1000 horsepower customers out running on the road.I do not know if a C13 can go that high but I would guess they could get 500 or better out of one. They do not advertise like pittsburg power or the guys out in ceder city but they do excellent work

 

Im not 100% sure , but cat doesnt have an egr. I have an 06 int C13 and my engine is doing the same. Did a research and was told those engine uses oil between oil changes. The pistons are worn, i was told its cheaper to add oil, than a inframe. This topic has been discuss several times in the garage section.