Caterpillar Repair

[TomC]

I realize not many have Caterpillar engines. I had my 3406B worked on at Western States Caterpillar in Meridian, Idaho (just west of Boise right off I-84). Resealed the injection pump-man complicated, replaced air compressor, O ring on turbo oil feed line, resealed HT740 throttle modulator after I tried 3 times. Each action was thoroughly explained in the final right up. Even though it was $4,300, I couldn't have done those jobs myself. Highly recommend if you have a Caterpillar engine. Good Luck, TomC

[luvrbus]

I realize not many have Caterpillar engines. I had my 3406B worked on at Western States Caterpillar in Meridian, Idaho (just west of Boise right off I-84). Resealed the injection pump-man complicated, replaced air compressor, O ring on turbo oil feed line, resealed HT740 throttle modulator after I tried 3 times. Each action was thoroughly explained in the final right up. Even though it was $4,300, I couldn't have done those jobs myself. Highly recommend if you have a Caterpillar engine. Good Luck, TomC

Sonja's brother retired from Western States Cat after 38 years ,he started when they were located on Fairview Av downtown Boise,Western is big now with 18 locations in Idaho,Or,Wa,and Mt 

[Melbo]

Tom,
You think they paint cats yellow but that is really gold.  At least they think it is.

Melbo

[chessie4905]

I wince at what the Prevost guys pay for annual service, oil changes etc. Wonder what percentage of those owners write off the expenses to their businesses.

[luvrbus]

I wince at what the Prevost guys pay for annual service, oil changes etc. Wonder what percentage of those owners write off the expenses to their businesses.

I bet most of Tom's bill was on the injection system, it probably has not been touched in 30 + years ,that is why he is not complaing about his bill takes a lot of time to remove the pump and reseal it.Cat's hourly rate is like everyone else now,the friggn Lexus dealer ships are $180.00 hour now no telling what M/B is charging. John ask one of the owners how much it cost to replace a Headhunter water pump on most Prevost Conversions lol you don't buy for a $100 bucks lol the are closer to $2000.00