CAT C9 HEUI, oil pump, oil cooler problems

[jpkimmey]

I purchased a 2005 Beaver motorhome with a CAT C9 engine 1 1/2 years ago. I've had numerous mechanical problems including:
-oil pump failure summer 2011
-oil cooler failure last week ($7,000 estimate to repair per CAT dealer- needs to remove radiator & have them cleaned,etc)
- HEUI system has problems-found metal in the pump and OHMS are out of range). CAT dealer estimates $7,000 to "clean out" / repair HEUI system

Seems like one problem after another. CAT H/O offered to pay 30% towards oil cooler repairs. They don't know about HEUI problem yet. I'll be calling them Monday.
Anyone have any input / advice for a frustrated unhappy non mechanical RVer?
Thanks,
Joe Kimmey
jpkimmey@yahoo.com

[gauto5150]

That HEUI problem is a lot more common if you search around here. It seems that's the albatross that the C7 and C9 have been carrying.

[H. Miller]

Isn't this a question for the Cat engine section?

[jpkimmey]

Thanks for your responses. I'm new to this site. I'll search for other similar issues and post my question under the CAT engine forum.

[Gary D]

Isn't this "The Cat Engine Forum"?

[Tha_Rooster]

Originally Posted by Gary D

Isn't this "The Cat Engine Forum"?

I thought it was to.

[doorguy]

Ditto, it is the CAT engine forum

[rvarner]

Originally Posted by jpkimmey

Thanks for your responses. I'm new to this site. I'll search for other similar issues and post my question under the CAT engine forum.

Your in the right place. I wish I could help you-sorry. I have an oil leak that I can't find. Last CAT I'll ever buy!!!
Richard

[3506bied]

Cat has a HEUI kit that has a 3 year warranty and cost about $2500.00 less then buying all the parts spectrally.