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central mich |
Friend just had a 3406E done at dealer. $24,000 out of frame with 5 year warranty. Well it ran about two months and cracked a liner and broke piston. And I forget the other damage. Engine pulled back out and another rebuild. They still jabbed him some money even with the warranty. Again this was a Cat dealer.
You are correct about dealer costs. We do our own. Just did a N14 E. 2500 for block machine work, cam bearings installed and valves/head work, 2500 for parts, 1600 for aftermarket crank, 2000 for labor. So $24,000 number sounds crazy to us.
Fine a good mechanic and avoid the dealers if possible. | |
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Steiger CM 360, Cat 3406 died
