New owner of KW T660 ISX15 CM2250

[Rawze]

(09-10-2017 )T660isx Wrote:  Hi, I'm new to the group just started reading this post I'm looking at a t660 2011 with a isx the truck is not local. I will be flying to check it out next week thinking of seeing with my own eyes what would be the best pre purchase inspection,ps it's at a kw dealer is no warranty recommend.

That all depends on how much your buying it for, but being it is from a KW dealer,.. You are going to pay a pretty penny for it vs its age/mileage. Even with no warranty, you are mostly protected by law for the first 30 days of defects if the truck is being sold as "ready for highway use" but I would ensure it is in writing (or recorded in audio) that they will also pay for any components or repairs if you find anything wrong. things like a scarred overhead cam, or other components that will not pass an inspection including failed coolant pressure tests for coolant system, EGR cooler, and/or any other component that will allow for coolant to get into the oil like a failed head gasket, liner(s), or other internal engine problems. I would also make them agree (while being recorded in audio or in writing) that they will replace any injectors that will not pass a leakage or other inspections at their expense. Same thing goes for the transmission if damage is found within the first 30 days. Let them now you ARE going be taking covers and cover-plates off and inspecting for these types of damages, and that it would be in their best interest to satisfy you on site BEFORE the sale, and not after. -- That, or they had best come down in price by several thousands in dollars so that you can afford your own over-head cam(s) and in injectors, or in-frame if something is found to be bad.

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I would not buy a used truck from any used truck dealer being sold "as is" claiming it is "road ready" unless I could be guaranteed, either in writing or in an audio recording -> for 30 days against ...

* Anything that would fail a full out 112 point DOT inspection like brakes, wiring, hoses chafing, tires, drive-line, etc. etc.etc. yada, yada, yada, and on that goes.

* Any problems or failure of the engine brakes, A/C, heater, and all the other cab controls, lighting, switches and accessories/systems.

* Any chafing, scarring, etching, or damage to the overhead cam(s) or other internal engine components upon inspection.

* Any problems that would negatively effect fuel mileage like a leaky CAC or weak/failing turbocharger, or intake and/or exhaust components.

* Any problems that allow coolant seepage both externally, and/or internally into the engine, and/or the emissions components while being tested at 20-PSI of pressure for an extended period of up to 24-hours.

* If it is a truck that has DEF fluid(some 2011 trucks were CM2250) and has more than 400k miles on it, Covering the cost for replacing the tappets and plungers in the fuel pump as a guarantee of good faith that the fuel system is not getting ready to fail and destroy the engine.

* The costs of repairing any damage or excess wear that has happened from excess oil/soot problems like carbon packed pistons or other internal engine components.

* The costs of repairing any problems with the transmission, drive-line, rears, axles, or other major components if unusual or excess wear or damage is found that interferes with the normal operation of the truck.

* The cost of replacing any components that have suffered any excessive rust/corrosion damage like rusted out coolant pipes or heat exchangers.

* The cost(s) of any found intermittent or failing electrical wiring or component problems if they are found including wiring harnesses, the engine ECM, cab or other electronic based controllers.

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Something along those lines? -- Just some thought, as there is likely a lot more I could think of if I were being serious about it.