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G
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 12:47 am: | |
O.K. the last question seemed to generate a lot of good responses. Now, assuming the 6V92T motor required complete rebuild, what are some of the experiences people have had regarding cost and shop locations for the work!
Thanks
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TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 12:54 am: | |
two different kinds...out of frame rebuild...and in-frame rebuild...(EST.)7000 & 5000...but you need to HUNT for a two cycle mechanic...lots of the 4 cycle guys won't do it & won't 'like' doing it...the neat thing about wet sleave engines is you take the cylinder out & replace it with a new cylinder...(wish ALL engines were that way) |
John that newguy
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 7:39 am: | |
You might want to check the local truck garages to see if they'll
work on a bus. Many will not. There can be electrical and linkage
problems that will slow them down. You want to keep that in mind
also, when you realize that you are paying for the time it takes them
to learn how to do the job. A bus garage is best suited for the job.
Some more negativity?
If the engine needs to be rebuilt, why do you feel the rest of the
bus was well kept and maintained?
Diesel labor rate averages $65 per hour. Once they have your bus in
their garage, you're at their mercy. If they feel it needs new motor
mounts at their list price, you're not getting a rebuild without
them. You're getting their oil at their price and their list price
filters. It adds up. But you can't blame them for insisting that they
do a complete job using their materials, since they will warrantee
the work (they will, right?)
I brought my MC9 in for a complete oil/lube and total check. They
neglected to change (or check) the air cleaner and forgot a few
zerks... but that's ok... They gave me a report regarding all the
faults they found, that need correcting. Cost for that? Just under
$500. That's $500 for a filter change and total lube. The
"check" is something they normally do during any service visit. I
essentially paid for the use of their lift to do a full chassis
inspection.
The cost of the rebuild may well be the least expensive part of
your journey. Get the thing inspected at a bus garage and get their
quotes. You can locate other parts and repair locations for better
prices, once you know the extent and demands of the repairs needed.
If -I- was buying a bus that needs an engine, the rest of the bus
sure as hell better be decent. |
Stan
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 8:25 am: | |
The 'guaranteed' life of any engine is 30 feet or 30 seconds, whichever comes first.
Every bus I have bought, I subtracted the price of an engine rebuild from the asking price unless the seller was willing to give me a 100,000 mile warranty in writing (which nobody in their right mind would do). Even with a professional rebuild many shops will find a reason for an engine failure that 'just had to be' the driver's fault and is not covered by the warranty. |
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