[DK on the road]

Hi All. Just wanted to give everyone one an update on Coach #530. I’m finally getting caught back up after this two week engine installation. 

The diagnostic from Peterbilt is that a valve broke, fell into the piston. Then split the piston sleeve, then the piston sleeve fell into the rod and had no room for it to go beside out of the side of the block. The general manager said the valves should be adjusted at the first 75,000 miles. This might be something you guys may want to look into with the series 60.

Peterbilt ended up changing me double the original price I was originally quoted of $5,000 to $6,000. They did replace a lot of the hoses. 

I know it seems like a lot to pay for the new engine, but from my very recent experience's, Thats not bad. I've been told my Cat C15 could be about $20K for a R&R rebuild. I'm currently finishing up a vintage straight 8 engine and getting close to my C15 engine $'s

Also, for Cat C15 owners, its recommended for valve lash adjustment at 100K miles. Mine were all slightly too tight and the lash was adjusted as needed.