NoDirectionHome Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Having lurked and read about a lot of others experiences, I'm just wondering about what it costs to replace or rebuild an engine or I-Drive transmission on a class 8 tractor? I know I'm opening a can of worms of sorts, what with in chassis, lower end, top end. Any facts would be known appreciated. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 There is no single answer to your question. There are a lot of "what iffs..." In general - and I do mean general - to rebuild an ISM or ISX is going to range in the 12K - 18K area, DEPENDING on what you have done. Yes, everyone, I KNOW you can "rebuild" an ISM for around 10K or maybe a little less, but there are lots of things that "get done while in there" that tend to jack the price. I did say "in general". I have no idea on the IShift, but to replace/rebuild it has to be in the 8K range or more, depending on what is wrong. You can look up the prices of crate engines. You will find them to be a bit more. It will be interesting to see what others say..... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Anyone know how long the powertrain warranty is ? 500,000 or 750,000 could have a impact on someones decision. can't remember which 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genecolleen Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 The power train is 750,000 OR 5 years. I had 530,000 on my truck but the 5 years ran out 2 months previously. Cost $14,000 for a new I-shift. Oh well!!! I've never seen a hearse pullin a U-haul.( u can't take it with you) <p>Gene & Colleen2009 Volvo 670 customized by Gregg RV Haulers, 2014 New Horizon 5th wheel, 2012 smart car on the deck. Full time 6/17/2014 Vmmonline.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 ..... So you are saying you had your ishift replaced? New or reman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC and Angie Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Jack. I was told 20-25k for an shift cuz they come directly from volvo and are not repairable. So only choice is new. So the Dallas area dealer told me. JC 2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed. 2015 Continental Coach 2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman 2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible 2014 Smartcar convertible WWW.Hollyfab.com. (Metal Fabrication Company) Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I put a reman in this Freightliner at a million miles in 2008. The 3/4 engine in the crate at Detroit Diesel was $15,000, out the door with almost all new accessories( turbo, water pump, air compressor, alternator, ac compressor including labor was $24,000. Don't even want to think about what an automated manual would be, but the only way I would do it is with a reman from the OEM. Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Cummins M11 Reman (Exchange) and new clutch and rebuild on an Eaton 10 speed " Roadrager" manual tranny in the Old Freightshaker was under $20K 6 years & 18,000 miles ago...... The original M11 was still running good at 1,0XX,XXX miles without any major repairs but it was starting to use some oil so it was just time to fresh'n it up..... In RV duty HDT's get so little miles and light duty-cycle (light loads) that the main concern is NOT enough use to keep a truck in good condition.... Small pre-smog engines and manual trannys are pretty simple and a ton LESS money.........I find manual shifting no big deal at all........ Another option is a used (pre-owned) engine / tranny from a “truck-bone-yard”.......You might be amazed at the “selection” …...many have low miles and verifiable history.... at reasonable costs. Replace a Ford Powerstroke and tranny or a GM Duramax and tranny and hold your breath ........and your checkbook...... you wont believe how much $$$$ it will cost for a toy engine tranny that will be "dust" when the M11 is just hitting it's 1/3 lifespan. It's hard to compare TRUCKS and............toy-trucks....... Drive on......... 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genecolleen Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 ..... So you are saying you had your ishift replaced? New or reman? Yep replaced. Reman <p>Gene & Colleen2009 Volvo 670 customized by Gregg RV Haulers, 2014 New Horizon 5th wheel, 2012 smart car on the deck. Full time 6/17/2014 Vmmonline.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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