CM 870 worth anything?

[Rawze]

cam replacement is cheap compared to new engine.

Question is why it failed to begin with?.. which points to a million+ miles use .. or some sort of neglect/abuse?.

- It is far cheaper to maintain a CM870 long term than it is to maintain an X15 if that is what your asking.

If you have a CM870 that has been inframed and built to last a million miles (it can be done properly), and you have a brand spanking new X15 (or anything common rail like a CM2250 or newer), then compare their million mile operating costs... the CM870 wins. This is because the 870 has a far lower long term operating cost, and that ALL of the common rail engines have no better fuel or other efficiencies significant enough to make up for more expensive, more frequently needed replacement parts. This is even before considering emissions system costs/differences.


That is what i see any ways,. - The truck on the other hand may be a different story depending on how well it might have been cared for or neglected.

- Someone must additionally consider that the communist state of crawlit-fornia will not allow 870's to run there. This is the only downside I see to them at the moment.

just my own thoughts any ways.