Tony Wells
Senior Member
OK, on with the next circus act. Have a 2005 Volvo EC460BLC Engine Family 5VSXL 12 1CE3 Engine Model D12DEAE3. For what it's worth, the machine sn is EC460V80211
Basically, engine is worn out. Excessive blow-by forces oil out of every available opening. So a rebuild or replace is the normal course of action. Right now, the machine is sitting at a reputable diesel shop, with heavy equipment expertise. They are finding that this particular machine Volvo will not or cannot furnish a rebuild kit, but only offers a complete replacement engine at quite a price. Chasing aftermarket parts has not been fruitful, and doesn't sound cost effective. It has been speculated that this machine was built for a foreign market, and there are oddities about the engine that make it impractical to go through, piece by piece and source everything needed. Since I don't know any better, I'd think an in-chassis overhaul might be worth considering.
So, the question on the table is whether there is another engine that could be installed. I believe one option (I am told) that is a possibility is a Cummins M11. That's a straight 6 with a bit (quite a bit) more power than the original engine. I've no idea about the compatibility of any of the other parts of the drive system, or any of the controls. To me, it sounds like a large undertaking, but I hereby toss this situation out to the brain trust of HEF. What say ye?
Edit: Apparently the M11 was an option in 2002: https://www.proxibid.com/Heavy-Cons...-M11-ENGINE-HEAT-AC/item-information/37929860
Basically, engine is worn out. Excessive blow-by forces oil out of every available opening. So a rebuild or replace is the normal course of action. Right now, the machine is sitting at a reputable diesel shop, with heavy equipment expertise. They are finding that this particular machine Volvo will not or cannot furnish a rebuild kit, but only offers a complete replacement engine at quite a price. Chasing aftermarket parts has not been fruitful, and doesn't sound cost effective. It has been speculated that this machine was built for a foreign market, and there are oddities about the engine that make it impractical to go through, piece by piece and source everything needed. Since I don't know any better, I'd think an in-chassis overhaul might be worth considering.
So, the question on the table is whether there is another engine that could be installed. I believe one option (I am told) that is a possibility is a Cummins M11. That's a straight 6 with a bit (quite a bit) more power than the original engine. I've no idea about the compatibility of any of the other parts of the drive system, or any of the controls. To me, it sounds like a large undertaking, but I hereby toss this situation out to the brain trust of HEF. What say ye?
Edit: Apparently the M11 was an option in 2002: https://www.proxibid.com/Heavy-Cons...-M11-ENGINE-HEAT-AC/item-information/37929860
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