The Best Way to Replace a Truck Engine
One of the worse things that can happen to a truck owner is to have the motor break down and find out that it must be replaced.
Not only does this mean down time but there is considerable expense involved as well.
Then comes the question, should I buy a new engine, a rebuilt one, or should I have the one now in my truck rebuilt.
There are pros and cons regarding this issue including the expense and your future plans.
Some things to consider are: How old is your truck? If you are planning to trade it in for a newer model, it would be foolish to put in a new engine.
How much money can you afford to spend? Will a rebuilt meet federal emission requirements or will costly additions have to be obtained? Will there be break downs that cause further expenses? First, let us look at the rebuilt diesel engines.
While some are previously owned and ready to immediately replace your engine, it is also possible to have yours rebuilt.
NDE Diesel Engine Rebuilding Service, for example, offers to rebuild your engine completely from the ground up.
They will take the engine, strip it down, and make an inspection starting at the engine block.
They will then carefully clean all the parts.
Damaged parts are either completely replaced or rebuilt so that they meet factory specifications.
Then the engine is carefully re-assembled, necessary oils are added and it is carefully tested using new computer technology.
When it is shown to run correctly, it is reinstalled.
This company states that their rebuilt engines will "meet or exceed the OEM's specifications".
They offer a "12-15 month warranty with unlimited hours and miles".
Many truckers feel that having their own engine re-built will take a lot of time, which is often true.
However, this particular company prides itself in having the least down time possible, which is important when there is a heavy hauling schedule involved.
Since the original semi-truck engine, as a rule, lasts for a number of years, by the time it needs replacement there are many miles on the odometer.
It would seem to be foolish to put a new motor in an older model truck, as it will not increase its selling or trade-in value.
Of course, many other companies sell rebuilt motors or will rebuild the original one.
It always pays to search prices on the Internet prior to making a commitment.
Not only does this mean down time but there is considerable expense involved as well.
Then comes the question, should I buy a new engine, a rebuilt one, or should I have the one now in my truck rebuilt.
There are pros and cons regarding this issue including the expense and your future plans.
Some things to consider are: How old is your truck? If you are planning to trade it in for a newer model, it would be foolish to put in a new engine.
How much money can you afford to spend? Will a rebuilt meet federal emission requirements or will costly additions have to be obtained? Will there be break downs that cause further expenses? First, let us look at the rebuilt diesel engines.
While some are previously owned and ready to immediately replace your engine, it is also possible to have yours rebuilt.
NDE Diesel Engine Rebuilding Service, for example, offers to rebuild your engine completely from the ground up.
They will take the engine, strip it down, and make an inspection starting at the engine block.
They will then carefully clean all the parts.
Damaged parts are either completely replaced or rebuilt so that they meet factory specifications.
Then the engine is carefully re-assembled, necessary oils are added and it is carefully tested using new computer technology.
When it is shown to run correctly, it is reinstalled.
This company states that their rebuilt engines will "meet or exceed the OEM's specifications".
They offer a "12-15 month warranty with unlimited hours and miles".
Many truckers feel that having their own engine re-built will take a lot of time, which is often true.
However, this particular company prides itself in having the least down time possible, which is important when there is a heavy hauling schedule involved.
Since the original semi-truck engine, as a rule, lasts for a number of years, by the time it needs replacement there are many miles on the odometer.
It would seem to be foolish to put a new motor in an older model truck, as it will not increase its selling or trade-in value.
Of course, many other companies sell rebuilt motors or will rebuild the original one.
It always pays to search prices on the Internet prior to making a commitment.
