billandlori Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hey folks!! I am looking at getting back into trucking (been out a bit over year). I have come across a 2001 Vision. It has the 460HP E-7 and an Eaton-Fuller 13 speed. The truck has about 875,000 miles on it. What should I look for as far as problem areas on this truck? Is there typical issues??Thanks for the advice!!Bill Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hey folks!! I am looking at getting back into trucking (been out a bit over year). I have come across a 2001 Vision. It has the 460HP E-7 and an Eaton-Fuller 13 speed. The truck has about 875,000 miles on it. What should I look for as far as problem areas on this truck? Is there typical issues??Thanks for the advice!!BillSee if a Mack Dealer can/will give you the warranty repair history on the truck. Typical issues would include turbo failures, cam failures, and exhaust leaks. At 875,ooo miles I would be looking at least at some EUP (unit pump) replacements if they haven't been done lately. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/#findComment-60798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 See if a Mack Dealer can/will give you the warranty repair history on the truck. Typical issues would include turbo failures, cam failures, and exhaust leaks. At 875,ooo miles I would be looking at least at some EUP (unit pump) replacements if they haven't been done lately.I mirror rhaslers response, i own and operate a 2001 CX-613,look real hard at the camshaft history! the only other on-going problem i have ever had with mine is with leaking coolant tanks, and air compressor regulators other tahn that mine has been nearly problem free, i'm right at 875,000 myself, and i really have no big complaints with mine............Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/#findComment-60820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I mirror rhaslers response, i own and operate a 2001 CX-613,look real hard at the camshaft history! the only other on-going problem i have ever had with mine is with leaking coolant tanks, and air compressor regulators other tahn that mine has been nearly problem free, i'm right at 875,000 myself, and i really have no big complaints with mine............MarkForgot about the coolant tanks, they have one piece steel tanks available now. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/#findComment-60821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Forgot about the coolant tanks, they have one piece steel tanks available now.Oh believe me that was the FIRST thing a changed when they became available! up till that point, when i got the steel tank i was on number 8 plastic tank! just thought i'd mention it if the truck he's looking at haddent been up graded ya' know????....Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/#findComment-60823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
billandlori Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 I mirror rhaslers response, i own and operate a 2001 CX-613,look real hard at the camshaft history! the only other on-going problem i have ever had with mine is with leaking coolant tanks, and air compressor regulators other tahn that mine has been nearly problem free, i'm right at 875,000 myself, and i really have no big complaints with mine............MarkThat's a good lookin ride Mark!!Thanks for the info guys, I will get the VIN and check into it.Are the replacement cams/turbo's better than the originals? Bill Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/#findComment-60836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 That's a good lookin ride Mark!!Thanks for the info guys, I will get the VIN and check into it.Are the replacement cams/turbo's better than the originals? BillThey've made significant improvements to the both parts that really has reduced the numberof repeat failures Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/#findComment-60845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
billandlori Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks for the info guys!! I will take a very close look at this truck, the price is right. I will let you folks know what I decide on.Bill Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/#findComment-60875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 my only real trouble has been with the plastic radiator I replaced it with a steel one Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15096-what-to-look-for-on-2001-vision/#findComment-60934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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