[sidman82]

Hey Guys, I decided I am leaving it at the shop it is at in Ellenwood. The driver will watch the job being done. I appreciate all the help. I will let you know how I make out. I am having the head and inframe done.

[sidman82]

Truck is done. I had inframe done along with head & turbo. I am now waiting for driver to get up and running. Should get out on the road this week.
I'm up to about $11000.00. So far truck sounds good. Mandatory oil changes for driver, he has to send me paperwork. Lash adjustment after rebuild will be done at about 5000 miles maybe a little less. Keeping my fingers crossed all will be ok.

[sidman82]

Fingers crossed were not good enough. Needless to say, truck is in Birmingham,AL. Kenworth Dealer getting the gold rebuild treatment from cat. Head being sent out and checked/and or repairs needed. Stay away from Complete Trcuk repair in Ellenwood, GA. Found out he never changed pistins, or sleeves #1,#2,#3,#4,#6, pistons gaulded. Not sure about the rods and mains till tomorrow. Head was used, not reman. Supposed to be reman. Should get all money back, I will find out soon.
Driver was on his first load when it blew up. He should be back on road Friday.
Money so far spent will be $21,500. Should get back about $9,000.
Tornado in Birmingham did not blow truck away. I don't know if that is good or bad, I'll let you know in a year.
My prayers to all the people who were hurt and lost in the recent tragedy.

[Red Clay Rambler]

So sorry to hear that, sidman. So the shop in Ellenwood has agreed to a refund?

[sidman82]

No, they have not.
I've never done it before, but the charge is being disputed. I have proof of foul play and parts not changed from current dealership.

[sidman82]

Fresh rebuilt certified Cat is done. Out of shop on the road. So far so good, Mpg's are good before break-in period, almost 6 with 39,000 load.
I'm happy with Kenworth of Birmingham. Good job, communication, 4 days, happy with price. $10,400. Gold Cat rebuild with head sent out taken apart checked & cleaned. They were helpful on the phone and pleasant to deal with, I would recommend them.