Overhaul the engine on the bucket or new bucket?

[treecutterjr]

Coolant in my oil so I figure is time for an overhaul. IH dt466e. Only has like 34k miles but I was adding it up and at 4 hours use per day × 5 days a week × 50 working weeks per year. That's 1000 hrs per year. It's a 2001 so I figure maybe 10,000-15000 hrs on the engine minimum.
Does that seem like rebuild time?

 

[Goose IBEW]

At 45mph that would be like 675,000 miles. I say your 466 has done well and is ready for some much needed attention.

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[treecutterjr]

Didn't think of it that way. That actually makes me feel alot better about it! Now I just need to find $6800 laying around somewhere

 

[MOE]

They are a wet sleeved engine. could be something as simple as sleeve leaking around o-rings on or head gasket. They are so common that overhauls aren't that bad as diesels go.

 

[dieselfitter]

You need to rebuild a DT466? There are few engines in that class easier and cheaper to rebuild.

 

[treecutterjr]

Yep. "...Number 4 liner is scored. Needs a works kit. .."
They said $6800 Is worse case scenario if they haveto do the heads and all. They said if they don't it could be less.

 

[Topbuilder]

Does not make sense to not do the heads.

 

[treecutterjr]

I imagine they will do the heads. I think they said it to try and ease the pain of the 7k bill. "Oh it could be less. .." Its the international dealer so I an sure they will stick it to me

 

[dieselfitter]

Do they know what caused scoring of cylinder #4?
If they offer injector replacement, do it. They may not give you a choice in the matter. One bad injector can ruin the rebuilt engine.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Any chance of finding a wrecked truck and doing an engine swap? I realize it is a gamble but the savings might justify it.

 

[treecutterjr]

I thought about it, but I already have them the go ahead to do it. Is expensive but I feel like there is less risk involved.

 

[treecutterjr]

I'm not sure what the cause of the scoring was. I'll try and ask them

 

[dieselfitter]

It is good to know and address the root cause of failure. It is the difference between replacing parts and repairing. I'm sure you know that and the shop manager knows that. Sometimes you get a technician who is too busy trying to keep up with the work load and doesn't give a thought beyond the obvious bad parts in front of him.

 

[lone wolf]

You need to find out more about that year engine and see if there was a particular defect causing this. Make sure it dont happen again after spending all that money. Google the problem for that year. Also talk to about 4 or five diesel mechanics to see what you can learn about that issue it sounds defective. What year diesel?

 

[treecutterjr]

2001

 

[lone wolf]

2001

Did you find any broken ring pieces in the oil pan? How much to fix or rebuild it? dont even do it if they wont warranty the work for a period of time.

 

[Locust Cutter]

I'm assuming that you keep up n your oil/filter changes? What was the interval? Not trying to blame you, but a lot of people neglect this and don't pay attention to the hours.

 

[lone wolf]

I'm assuming that you keep up n your oil/filter changes? What was the interval? Not trying to blame you, but a lot of people neglect this and don't pay attention to the hours.

How many hours do you change the oil? How many gallons?

 

[treecutterjr]

I don't have an hour meter on my bucket. I "inherited" it from my dad when he passed, but I don't think he was very meticulous about the oil changes. Trying to stay up on those kinds of things now.

 

[lone wolf]

I don't have an hour meter on my bucket. I "inherited" it from my dad when he passed, but I don't think he was very meticulous about the oil changes. Trying to stay up on those kinds of things now.

They are about 40.00