Getting another haul truck and breaking it

Using my new Volvo A25c dump truck, trying to fix an overheating issue till it stopped running. Its probably for sale and I'm going to buy something newer.

[@rigormortispoo]

I've been following Andrew for years now and think he is amazing. I'm 68 and live on a small property in the Adelaide Hills, Australia. It makes me somewhat sad to read negative comments about Andrew (mostly people are overwhelmingly positive it must be remembered). Its worth going back a few years when he started building his container castle. One series of videos he made were when he cut in a road and prepared it with stone etc. He then built an amazing bridge, then another road and finally cleared a house site. On his own and with old and limited equipment. It was a gigantic task for a group of earth movers let alone a young man on his own. I find him to be inspirational and fearless. He has a life of adventure, snow sledding,jet skiing, building, filming and generally having lots of fun. I also admire Andrew's friend Jesse Muller who is an amazingly talented young man in his own right. There is not much that Jesse can't do. I think we should all celebrate these young people who have spirit, drive, an amazing work ethic and so much creativity.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@dennisbailey4296]

@@AndrewCamarata I agree fullheartedly with Paul. It may be your best bet to find a used motor and see if you can find a mobile mechanic to re and re a used motor it and get it going again. Can be the best bang for the buck. If you can find a credible and honest mechanic! All the best from Surrey BC Canada

[@teddythomas281]

Those trucks are just cool. The big tires are awesome for weight distribution. Plus no tailgate to deal with

[@teddythomas281]

It outta be easy to rebuild

[@Simonelectricfl]

@@AndrewCamarata I agree

[@kahliepurnell5594]

volvo tech here.... check the injector tubes as that's common with hard starting after being stopped and comes with overheating as the coolant surrounds that. apart from that check the radiator core is actually functioning... good luck

[@tuju-]

This comment should have more attention.

[@SlatcoAu]

That truck also has a 2 speed fan. I have the same truck and if the fan is on high it SCREAMS. Doesn't sound like it is coming on in high on the vid. Also his Contronic display should tell the status of the retarders. The turbo has the engine brake and the trans is actuated via air on the foot pedal. The foot activates both, the toggle just does the engine.

[@detroitdieselpower1]

Andrew, don’t buy another truck. Get an estimate on an engine overhaul, fixing the over heat problem and getting the engine breaks working properly and go from there on your decision. We have like 7 months of winter in NY so you’ll have time to get it fixed up and ready to go before spring. Maybe even doing just the rear breaks as well or at least one axle. Believe me, the new iron breaks down too and costs more to fix, especially with the computer stuff. Take your time on this, don’t rush into things.

[@Biffo1262]

Brakes BRAKES BRAKES

[@ajcampbellconstruction6504]

Andrew. As an equipment owner and operator as well as coming from the mining world - rebuilding the motor (well swapping it) where it sits is a more common occurrence than most people realize. From what I could see you can pretty much drive right up to it. Might be worth is to find an independent mobile mechanic that specializes in this. They aren’t the cheapest in the world but they generally are used to working on stuff in the worst possible place and getting them back going in short order. These trucks were fairly common so you might be able to find a donor motor to swap in or pull that one and rebuild it. The other advice is if you got it for a good price and the rest of the truck is good definitely rebid the motor - that way you know what you have. You can also buy a newer one and have the same issue - just you’ve paid way more for it. I will say the Volvos are generally good haulers as I’m run 30, 40, and 45 ton trucks before. I did purchase two full suspension version Volvo a45f-fs brand new where I used to work and those things we incredible- way faster because they didn’t beat the operator to death. If your hauling a hood distance it might be worth it to look for one of those - as they are about 8 years old and on the market. But I will caution that those are pretty much computer everything and have dpf/ regen after treatment. I also had good luck with the komatsu 30 and 40 ton trucks as well. They didn’t seem to be as fancy as the Volvos but they worked. I demo’d a John Deere for a month prior to buying the Volvos. They were one just seemed weird about something with them. Hence why I got the Volvos. I’ve had mixed luck with Cats. They just didn’t seem reliable and expense to fix - but you learned that on rock truck #1. Then there are Terex, bell, doosan, hitachi and a few others but those were never popular and I believe it’s very hard to get parts for them.

[@berty1422]

Andrew is NOT a mechanic or even a fitter. He has no common sense either. He spent $60,000 on 2 junk trucks and going to buy ANOTHER?

[@alias_not_needed]

@@berty1422 That is why many people (like me) watch the viedeos ;) I bet these trucks pay off alone from the youtube income. If you buy and repair old stuff and do research, you gain knoledge which may help you later in life. This aproach would not be very good if he had a business that relies on having these machines work reliably every day. but i guess that is not the case here.

[@dyer2cycle]

@@berty1422 ...I like Andrew and I do think he has common sense..but I must admit, I don't understand the thinking/reasoning on gambling on something as expensive as these things just to haul some rocks and logs faster...

[@nickford7011]

Exactly this!

[@Strawbz7209]

​@@berty1422 please be respectful, there's no need to speak like that. For starters, it's his money and he can spend it as he damn well pleases. Second, it creates content for this channel, which drives revenue through ads and his merch sales. Third and finally, it's not like he sold those junk trucks for $0? He sure as hell didn't get this far in the business he's in by making decisions without some thought behind it, so why not just enjoy the video and either provide constructive criticism, or just bugger off!

[@keithmatthews1673]

My diagnosis - the engine was on its last legs and Andrew finished it off. Sounds as though the previous owner knew it needed a rebuild and got rid of it while it still started!

[@tyendor1952]

I don't suppose continuing to run it after it overheated had anything to do with its demise ... and finally checking and adding oil after the fact.

[@keithmatthews1673]

@@tyendor1952 I agree that one of the worst things you can do with diesel trucks is to run them overheated. Was it fixable or did he trash it - jury is oiut!

[@Ljosi]

@@keithmatthews1673 it was fixable, he trashed it with his impatience

[@tyendor1952]

@@devilselbow Yep, it just broke for no reason...

[@13tucker45]

@@tyendor1952 makes you wonder how many times the PO did the same thing though...

[@DieselFuelOnly]

Andrew - continues to run the truck while its overheating Also Andrew - "but unfortunately this thing just kinda ruined itself" 😂

[@tyendor1952]

just broke for no reason

[@cobygrimes8272]

Love the guy but yeah definitely should have shut the truck down

[@kyletrump8025]

@Coby Grimes he's clearly very talented and knowledgeable, but he thinks he knows Everything, and if anything doesn't work to his liking its poorly designed or the engineers are stupid...

[@rickbudrow2230]

@@cntslesfabrication jealous much ??

[@TheAjanaz]

Андрей молодец,с такими ценами на технику маленькими и достойной монетизацией с ютюба почему бы и не покупать.

[@blacksheep9734]

Andrew, those Volvos are the absolute best trucks on the market. And being that that truck has 5 almost brand new tires and for the amount of work you have done to it I totally believe that that truck is worth a rebuild. I wanna say that the over heating issue is because of the truck having bad head gaskets, also could be why it’s using so much oil.

[@DanielIsaacs]

Or the overheating warped the heads/block by a few thou, and need to be machined flat again.😁

[@danno180]

Usually a seal between the head and the engine block. May have needed to have the head surface planed and a new gasket. Napa could do it.

[@Biffo1262]

Found water in the oil, oil in the water or seen steam from the exhaust? Back flush the radiator before going deeper.

[@jmalone2758]

One of the 1st things we were taught in Diesel Mechanics is high steady operating temps will glaze the piston rings and cylinder liners rapidly. That's where your compression went. Also, never run a diesel at a very low idle, the exhaust must be hot

[@gogglespaesano2931]

You are a content creator. I know as a machinery guy who has a bad aftertaste this hurts but, a rebuild guarantees another 24 episodes. The logistics alone is a compelling factor for an in situ rebuild. Take the winter to do some homework and unpressured thinking. Maybe farm out the boring bits. Whatever you decide, we will always be here to second-guess your decisions. 😂 Thanks for the great content.

[@6996brandyl]

Your right, He should have taken some time on the Cat dump . He might have been better off rebuilding the trans in the Cat dump instead of selling it

[@FunWhiletubing]

I do wonder. What's the price per 1 hour video is. Plus you then factor in price on parts. Is a new tranny for one of these 4k or 40k?

[@garypollentine194]

That bell is a good truck newer too but what's the cost of a full rebuild and the cost of that bell truck

[@SkorpioVenom]

Knowing andrew he will drop a 2 hour video in a year of him rebuilding the whole thing

[@FunWhiletubing]

@@SkorpioVenom I love that he gives us the full video of stuff that takes years.

[@gusviera3905]

Thanks Andrew. You asked for input, so here goes. I would pull the radiator(s) and have it boiled and rodded out by a local radiator shop. I don't about the radiator shops in the Catskills, but you should be able to get it done for approx $300-$500. If the radiator core is too far gone to save, they can de-solder the end tanks and put in a new core for about $700 (I have been retired for a while so the prices may differ). Or you could buy a new, ready-to-install complete radiator for approx $1200. 90% sure this will solve the overheating. Next, engine condition. First, have you checked the glow plugs? A diesel has self-sustaining combustion when running, but you have to ignite the diesel fuel at the start with the heating element of the glow plug. Replace them first. If it still won't start, then you probably need a rebuild, if only to get the cylinder pressure increased. Let's say it cost you 10 grand to have the engine rebuilt. Then you would have a long-lasting haul truck for under half what it would cost to buy a replacement truck. Of course, if you bought another truck, you would have to sell your Volvo (at a big loss because it does not run). Depending on how quick the snow comes, you may have to wait until Spring. Tough decision. Hope this helps a little. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Cheers.

[@patrickvanden8322]

This, also did not see if Andrew checked if the glow plugs are getting 24 Volts.

[@tylercarter770]

Volvos don't have glow plugs. Grid heater only just like Cummins engines. It should hit on ether with or without the heating element assuming there's compression. I saw exhaust smoke at idle when he stopped at the top of the hill, I'm guessing very possible one cylinder or more is down. I've never seen a rock truck new or old that ran for very long without needing costly repairs. They're not a very well liked machine

[@claudelindsay4270]

Rebuild the engine.Great winter project!

[@VTKingdomsawing]

Excellent comment. I was about to suggest the same with regards to the radiator. I bet the tubes are 25 to 50% plugged up with sludge. I look forward to seeing what AC does with it.

[@warrenmichael918]

@@tylercarter770 I agree but only because most of these giant trucks we see here on these youtuber channels are worn slap out when they are bought. These things are worked to death by the big companies and when they are about to die, they take them to auction.

[@yota87truck]

"I'm getting kind of low on funds. Perhaps I will buy a $200k haul truck!" Andrew you have come a long way from rebuilding lawn mowers to make less than $100/pop. Congrats on everything you have achieved.

[@farmer1129]

This guy beats everything so hard I can't believe anything runs more than 2 months but its fun to watch..lol

[@spastek5351]

Hey Andrew, seems to me like this truck had a head gasket issue causing it to overheat, I would consider doing an in frame if the block is sleeved and get the head sent out for inspection/rebuild.

[@karlschupp8552]

I bet he fried the rings and scared the cylinders to burn that much oil when he overheated the engine. If the head is shot too, it would be the same money or cheaper to get a factory reman engine and drop it in, plus way quicker and less of a headache!

[@warrenmichael918]

Im not saying the HG isnt bad but you 100% cant say that its bad from this video. Many reasons it could be overheating. He didnt show us the oil or coolant, so we dont know if there is any evidence of a bad HG yet. He said no compression but did he check it or was he just assuming there wasnt any because it wouldnt start?

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@warrenmichael918 it has all the signs of a bad head gasket....

[@kctyphoon]

I vote fix it…. Have someone else do it if you dont want to bother. Cant go wrong with a new engine - and to be fair, you did keep running it while it was overheating.. the problem with getting newer pretty stuff, is you wind up having to care about what happens to it, and you aren’t exactly easy on equipment. Its a lot less stressful NOT having to care about shit getting scratched and banged up. Its not like you having a mining operation were the expense on something much newer is easily justified. I’d much rather see you spend money on getting yourself a newer pickup with a utility or service body - cause thats something that would make all aspects of your life much easier.

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

if one little stupid part costs 1300 i can't even imagine an engine rebuild

[@Hurtydwarf]

@@Nebbia_affaraccimiei Engine rebuild on a 20 year old vehicle would be FAR cheaper than buying a heavy hauler truck like that brand new.

[@JimmyCasket02]

@@Hurtydwarflike the guy said it depends on parts availability and that’s a Volvo engine not a cat or cummins I don’t know hardly anything about those it could be a pain to try and get parts for it I do think he should look into doing at least an inframe though

[@bearrus2416]

The truck resisted with all its might as it was dragged to the slaughter

[@banlarson]

There is something to throwing good money after bad. If the truck is having that many issues it would be foolish to put the money and effort into fixing it. Better to spend the money to get something in good shape and keep it that way.

[@dquick282]

After watching this video, I am sure you are frustrated with your second haul truck breaking. I would love to see you repair the engine, which might repair overheating issue, also fix the brakes and other odds and ends. I always say fixing is better then buying another truck because at least you know what you have. But repairing does take a lot of time and effort and not as easy as buying a newer truck. But, this would definitely make great content that I’m sure alot of people would love to see. My vote is to rebuild the engine over the winter and have a great haul truck for spring. Again Andrew, been watching your channel for a few years now and it’s my favorite channel. Love seeing all your content. Please keep videos coming. Anyways, that’s my two cents on the haul truck good luck with whatever you decide.

[@infiniteecho03]

This feels like a great colab op with you and Diesel Creek. Would love to see you guys work together to rebuild that motor and get that truck back to work.

[@lazynow1]

Diesel Creek needs to come in and give some much needed guidance

[@johnhill8227]

I am dying for a collab with diesel creek. Matt is the man!!!

[@tedbiernacki376]

If not diesel , the Bus Monkey Guy !

[@roccovanelli241]

Matt is more methodical when it comes to rebuilds. Very knowledgeable,an working from a smaller budget so I’d say works smarter.

[@Pancakeshouse85]

Loving the content lately, Andrew. And you've become a really fantastic cinematographer. I'm continually impressed by the shots you get and the editing. Terrific videos.

[@jamesaldrich9238]

Dumb question have you cleaned the radiator

[@tuguybear930]

He has his lady love to help with that now.

[@Pancakeshouse85]

@@tuguybear930 They broke up.

[@dennisfahlstrom2515]

@@Pancakeshouse85 what’s the source of that news?

[@ScottHampshire]

@@dennisfahlstrom2515 She mentions it in the pinned comment on the Gazebo video on her channel. But it shouldn't really be any of our business what goes on in their personal lives.

[@stan9737]

I miss the hour long videos of Andrew getting a new vehicle, breaking it in, and repairing/upgrading it.

[@Jim-nq9el]

He's a much better mechanic than he is at doing most of the jobs he does. I'm betting he gets most of those jobs by bidding a fraction of what the real professionals in the area do.

[@JoE_Songs]

@@Jim-nq9el lol - that's a rather unfair assumption. I don't think so.

[@ajbearthworks]

@@Jim-nq9el except for the fact he used to do that as his only source of income till his KZbin took off

[@colorblind1983]

That bulldozer that you used to move the broke down dump truck is truly a beast of a machine!

[@daviddorne4171]

Jim look at his net worth then assume he doesn't have the price

[@ChrisG0]

Not going to lie, sometimes, I fast forward to the parts where you are working on the equipment. It's a little more fascinating for me personally to see the before and after and all the work that goes into rebuilding large equipment or even as simple as putting a hitch on. You know putting brakes on, all that stuff.

[@victorsinclair188]

Same, I’m not here for the nature shots

[@Drakey_Fenix]

same here, I am mostly interested in when he is fixing his equipment and servicing it. Unfortunately it seems like he has started to move away from that type of content in the past year. He even stated near the end of the video that his channel is more about "working on the project, not working on the equipment". Which is rather sad to see, since a lot of people seem to be more interested in that rather then him driving around or doing jobs.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Low compression is what I was thinking the way it was spinning freely while cranking it and running hot is where your oil was going out the exhaust also it probably had many hours of running in that condition before you got it but it still has some value for the rite rebuilder\owner and that Bell looks like a good idea , thanks .

[@rsmith3062]

Andrew, you can figure out most stuff on your own as you've shown, but before you give up on that truck get a professional diagonals it may not be as bad as you think. Fixing it will probably a quarter of the price of that newer truck and you won't have to contend with the electronic computer controls and emission crap the newer one comes with. Either way I love your content and look forward to more. Thanks.

[@Jim-nq9el]

He doesn't put a lot of money into the things he fixes. He buys ancient junk and if it doesn't still run or can't be fixed for cheap, he gets rid of it.

[@1.5acrefarmer42]

Helps to check the oil before every use.

[@Peter-V_00]

@@Jim-nq9el $1300 for a fan control that did nothing to solve the problem, okay.

[@karlschupp8552]

I agree! Lease a truck for the short term then drop a factory reman engine in the volvo if the transmission and hydraulic system is good...

[@jackos944]

he had the expert out in the video

[@BouncingBaller]

Honestly, it All depends on how soon you need the haul truck. It will take a shop to rebuild the Volvo engine but might be worth the wait, and much cheaper. As you know, availability is first and foremost the major issue with rebuilding time. I think it might be worth at the very least to remove the engine and have it inspected.

[@tommymitchell3055]

I like the idea of fixing the Volvo. It would take 7 to 10K depending on conditions inside. The Bell is a good piece of equipment also. Usually has a Mercedes motor. Newer is usually less down time and fixing. But I love watching your repair videos.

[@embreeja]

In your ad when you sell it: "comes with a free load of wood in the back". No matter what you end up doing with it, your videos are always first class --- I always look forward to the next.

[@oldmelodie1003]

Hello Andrew, you must have blown your cylinder head gasket. As a result, it will now have bad compression. Due to the constant overheating, it's guaranteed to burn out or you'll have a crack in the cylinder. Since it constantly overheats, I assume that the cooling channels are clogged. Greetings from Germany Paul

[@garyjohnson4458]

My thought too do the head gasket flush the cooling system Volvo builds a dam good truck but there not responsible for how people maintain them

[@andreakeeling9217]

That’s what I was thinking, something must be clogged. Good comment.❤

[@lordFury]

I know you're running a business and everything but I love to watch you work on stuff. You did say winter is coming, might be a nice indoor Winter project if you can get it undercover. But no matter what you do I'm still going to watch

[@patreynolds7717]

Best advice you’ll ever receive Andrew. The best is never the cheapest The cheapest is never the best And the quality shows long after the price is forgotten. Love your videos and kindest regards to you and your lovely lady. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@ceedaddy]

Andrew, check to make sure that the Radiator is clean and flushed. There possibly could be sludge on the inside that is blocking the 1000's of coolant pathways...Also, check the outside of the radiator to make sure that over the years paint and debris hasn't been coated over and over onto it. That would reduce the overall cooling surface. I've rehabbed many classic cars and seemed to always work when NOT replacing a radiator just to flush the cooling system with some good CLR (calcium, lime and Rust) cleaner and replace with fresh coolant and to gently power wash the outside radiator fins of excess paint, oil and grime buildup. Also make sure to fill with the proper mix of water/coolant. Maybe they have too much coolant and not enough actual water.

[@JaseC80]

I agree, it only takes a small section of radiator to be clogged or damaged and the efficiency of the entire unit it compromised. Give the entire system a good flush.

[@petesmitt]

@@JaseC80 The thermostat playing up can cause overheating as well..

[@geedubb2005]

That engine doesn’t have enough compression to fire the fuel off. It’s toast. Probably needs the minimum of head, liners, pistons, rings, bearings. Can’t run engines hot and expect them to give good service.

[@ceedaddy]

@@geedubb2005 Probably So..my original comment was only speaking about his overheating issue.

[@ceedaddy]

@@geedubb2005 Could always just be the Fuel Injection pump might need to be rebuilt. I have multiple diesels where the engine was good but the injection pump was toast and needed to be rebuilt. Which cost as much as the engine to rebuild.

[@dpeagles]

I'm sure you don't like fixing machines all the time but that's my favorite part of your videos

[@mjreid1424]

Andrew’s videos in general (and this one in particular) are authentic. This is great. He’s not afraid to jump into a project and show when things go poorly or turn out well. “Thank you for ‘keeping it real, Andrew!’”

[@davidnsmith]

Sick drone footage! Nice job driving it from a moving vehicle through trees!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@billyword7428]

Try and clean out that radiator

[@edpoints1127]

I read a lot of comments. Bottom line is you're frustrated beyond belief after 2 truck mishaps. Compression test, fuel pressure test and possibly a good radiator flush (somebody could've put a butt load of stop-leak in it.) The first 2 are cheap and will point you in the right direction. I really think there could be a problem with the jake brake function... that would cause a lot of compression issues if compression test reads low. Intermittent jake brake is a weird problem. Definitely sus. Good luck. Like you said, winter is coming, won't be too feasible to run in the winter. Besides that... It's snowmobile season 👍

[@AlwaysBored123]

I think you're on the right track with the jake brake malfunction mimicking a worn out engine. The thing definitely has issues based on all the smoke and oil loss but there's no way it went from running to not even trying to fire off ether overnight. It's possible the head gasket blew but it should still fire off most of the cylinders.

[@tuju-]

If he could get running, an exccessive blowby to crackcase / breather / oil cap would also give a hint of compression issues. Pulling the head is a bit bigger thing but tells everything. Gasket, cracks, piston tops, valves etc. And costs a gasket at bare min.

[@1982jeepcj8]

I'm thinking that the truck was on its side, when he got ot it was busted up on one side, it probable ran on its side and hurt the engine. It was sold off rather than fix it right.

[@kctyphoon]

Wish I grew up in a place like this. The amount of toys I’d have by now woulda been insane.

[@Trumptrain2024FJB]

I bet his used Bull Dozer is over $100k and this Dump truck is most likely $65 to 85k so his toys ain't cheap! Mike Who Cheese Harry????

[@kneehats2311]

@@Trumptrain2024FJB not really, not trying to be rude but he kinda only buys junk but it works for him since its what gets views. however his d7 looks to be from the 70s which I wouldn't pay 50k for and the haul trucks are the same. equipment has gone up but for newer machines mainly. my small 2014 d4k cost me 80k used in 2018 and now a couple thousand hrs later I could sell it for the same 80k

[@Trumptrain2024FJB]

@@kneehats2311 He lucks out on some of his buys! They seem to get it done! I would stick with the Japanese equipment! Or Caterpillar but it seems like people in 2022 try and get over on people! Andrew is an honest guy! The guy who sold him that knew it had serious problem's!

[@claymack1109]

@@Trumptrain2024FJB I wonder if that includes all the work he put into them to

[@claymack1109]

@@kneehats2311 he does buy junk but hey it works for him I guess plus he does all his own work which saves him a 💩 ton of money

[@donaldcason163]

Hey Andrew, about five years ago my grandson introduced me to your channel and KZbin. I enjoyed watching the video of yours. He downloaded KZbin app on my iphone and I've been watching since. I have several others I watch, but it was following your videos that started it all for me. Now I have where I can watch it on my TV and 90% of my watching is KZbin. Thank you Andrew for allowing me to follow your journey, it's been lots of entertainment for this old man! Good luck in the future, you're a hardworking young man. 👍🙏😎🇺🇲

[@ericmelfi3895]

A.C.- coming from the son of an 82 year old mechanic and operator in Syracuse, the green Terex were the industry leaders in back dumps, then everyone copied them. Dad has ran them all! He says the Volvo truck was the most reliable, best built and easiest to maintain. Volvo parts network was always able to get parts. That may be different in todays supply chain mess. The truck appears to be in good shape for what you want to use it for. Get a Volvo mechanic onsite to at least diagnose it. I agree with everyone here. The cost to rebuild the motor and repair the brakes still puts you way ahead of the cost of a newer truck. Engine swaps/rebuilds happen in the field every day. Diagnose it, pull it, send it away, and rebuild it. Tell them you don't wand to see it till March. Keep your revenue coming in over the winter and drop the motor in it in the Spring...then go to work with it Buddy! Good luck. E-

[@_Avrai]

its scary how D7 just cant be stopped no matter what. Large haul truck, 4-5 locked wheels and bunch of wood. Simply moves forward.

[@ericnelson8493]

I was thinking the same thing. Thing sounded like it was barely above idle and just moved it like nothin.

[@RipVW68]

It was a staggering display of CAT torque and power. When you comment out loud along the lines of, "wow, that D7 has no problem with a truck that is fighting to be moved".

[@MitzvosGolem1]

D9 says hold my 🍺 beer .. move all of them.

[@SebastianLong]

Now just imagine the power of a D11. Probably pull that truck in half if it felt like it and thats before the operator had time to stop it.

[@nudebaboon4874]

Not to mention lifting the back off the ground fully loaded with just the very edge of the front blade!

[@JonDingle]

Rebuild and repair the dump truck. Buying a newish one won't always be the best option when the electrics fail. At least with older machine the technology is old and repairable. Later models with computer management, not so easy or cheap to repair. Great content as usual young man!

[@kennethhume8628]

It would certainly make an excellent project for us subscribers for you to repair this truck and possibly cheaper than buying another with an unknown history . I think it all depends if you want to undertake such a large undertaking . Letsdig18 had plenty of issues when he first purchased such a vehicle not long ago .

[@kevinmcguirk7514]

Yes a newer one would be hopefully better. But in all honesty I do like watching you repair things. Have a good day be safe both of you

[@Trknlife680]

Yep. Definitely fix it. Those older Volvo motors are bullet proof when taken care of. Dirt Perfect and Let's Dig 18 both have invested in that same series truck to use every day. Once fixed you won't ever look back

[@user-yo2dh1vc3y]

I vote for engine repair. It would be an interesting content about checking compression. Hope that repair will not be difficult, maybe only head gasket change and checking geometry of the head ang block.

[@photodan24]

A head gasket would explain both the overheating and loss of compression.

[@1STGeneral]

Could the jake system on the Volvo engine keep the valves from closing and also cause the oil loss in said system. I've heard newer Cummins diesels had issues with carbon build-up causing oil consumption and jake brake problems. Most likely a worn engine keeping the jake brake from being effective. Just asking

[@billymcneely8857]

@@photodan24 😮

[@LightIySaltedPeanuts]

It's likely piston rings

[@captainover-tighten6729]

When load testing batteries on a 24v system you have to disconnect them from each other. Great video. Thanks to both of you. I love the new toys no matter the condition.

[@Ratoulapoutie]

Please fix it! I always enjoy watching your ingenuity & really like it how you approach it. It inspires me to take on big projects myself

[@JHexcavation]

the jake brake issue, ive had many times and , all ive done is take the floor matt out and clean around that pedal and it works again , the smallest pebble can restrict it , hope this helps cheers

[@willthornsbury2913]

I ran Bell trucks on a coal mine for several years. They were dependable and seemed solid. Other than your normal wear and tear, it's what we preferred to use.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Great stuff, seems more modern than the Volvo tipper of Andrew ... So if Bell's are solid, might be a good investment on long term for him ...

[@claymack1109]

Never heard of bell

[@picklesgherkin]

yeah B25E or the B30E or even the B50E that thing is a monster

[@Yutani_Crayven]

So what's the matter with these ones, then?

[@windzer]

@@claymack1109 yea deeres haul trucks are just rebranded bells so uve seen them more than u think

[@m.vanveen685]

You should repair the Volve. Looking at the overall condition it is in my eyes worth to fix it. And that will be also cheaper than buying again another truck.

[@Scott924m]

I'm thankful for all the recent videos Thank you Andrew !

[@cat637d]

Overheating, loosing oil, then low compression, my bet is head gasket. The radiator likely needs rodded out. If no bearings have failed it should be relatively easy an cheap to get it running! That is a very good artic if it is maintained. A decent engine could be sourced for it also, they are used on quite a few different machines. Good Luck!

[@TheUniversalEyes]

It's probably hydrolocked with coolant or fuel. The only way to find out what is wrong with it is by checking compression. I'd rather spend 20-30 grand on rebuilding the engine than spending well over 100,000+ grand on a newer truck any day.

[@No_soup_for_you]

@@TheUniversalEyes The engine wouldn’t turn over if it was hydro locked.

[@gorak9000]

yeah, you run it too hot for too long, and eventually you're going to have head gasket issues. That's why it's best to take care of it properly as soon as it starts overheating

[@cat637d]

10 years at a Illinois coal mine that had about three dozen machines of that vintage.. Worked as a field tech during that time. machines that are poorly taken care of seem to fail in related ways. Perhaps the mill is trashed/ get a short block. If not so bad a field overhaul can solve a plethora of oh kraps! Unless actually properly diagnosed it is just a educated guess.

[@russellsmith3825]

Might be able to do an in-frame overhaul and get it running well again, but definitely get the radiator and oil cooler boiled out

[@PaulsPlace]

Definitely would keep that truck if possible. Those Volvo's will run forever, I used to work in a landfill where we'd run haul trucks like that hard. The CAT ones always broke, Volvo's ran like Honda's. I would spend the money and get it looked at professionally. It''ll be cheaper in the long run than buying a new one with all the new fancy electronics.

[@tuju-]

I thought that too, the electronics and emissions won’t bother with that era.

[@SalandFindles]

Oh shit, here comes an S, better put a god damn apostrophe!

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Volvo payloader and Haul truck Sweden the best ever. CAT is way over rated now and to much computer tech Garbage.

[@JoseSilva-my8mt]

Man!! That old Cat Dozer has some power! It moves that truck like a toy! Awesome to see 🤘💪

[@richardrtracy]

Worked on those volvos for years. If you decide on another, first pull and flush rad,check water flow rate from engine.change torque converter filter. Just because water goes through a radiator makes it good. Remember when in doubt, have the radiator dipped. Lack of coolant flow/low oil smoked that engine. And if you take your out of the equation, you could have a fresh motor for under 5000. Then my friend you will know what you have. Stop throwing parts cannon, and replacing things that can be tested with the simplest of tools(multi meter) ie the 1300 valve that you paid for.

[@craigmandall9420]

I can't believe he paid $1300 for that valve without verifying the fan speed and not even considering getting the radiator flushed and cleaned. He blew that engine with his own neglect

[@richardrtracy]

Hopefully he keeps the Volvo. If that engine deck is flat and head good, 3200 bucks,and about 10 hours he would have an engine with 0 hours. I think he may want to find a legit mechanic and have him go to auctions with him.

[@bcmineresearch]

One thing i like about KZbin. You can fast forward easily.

[@billsmith5166]

I'd consider having the engine work done. It would solve your overheating problem at the same time. I don't know what's wrong with your brakes so it's hard to know what you're going to need to get done. You're never gonna know what you're buying used. You could spend $60,000 - $100,000 on another used one and still have problems and you don't use it that much. If you get it rebuilt, there is a good market for something like that. You do pretty well with older equipment. That truck still has years left, but they're always expensive to fix. You're still going to have those costs with a newer one.

[@ruslankadylak2999]

Breaks, probably, need compressed air to unlock.

[@MrSaemichlaus]

I think the truck deserves a diagnosis by a professional, and then when it makes sense financially, get the repair done by someone who's familiar and efficient with it too. The problem with the truck being stuck where it broke down remains of course. If you get back a clear diagnosis and the maintenance is predictable, you will have yourself a truck that really fits your work habits. You know, one that takes a beating and you don't need to worry about the paint. Somehow your idea of getting a newer machine reminds me of your white pickup truck and how you got into tangles with its modern build quality.

[@lazynow1]

Great comment!!

[@schlenbea]

That dozer is an absolute beast of a machine! The winch too! My jaw was on he floor the whole time the D7 dragged the truck... like it was moving a little Tonka!

[@LightIySaltedPeanuts]

3 seconds in and I already know this ones gonna be a banger. Thanks Andrew!

[@TheGeezzer]

Wahyey! Two long videos in short succession to each other what a treat! keep em coming Andrew You're hands-down one of the best KZbinrs on the planet! Great camera angles, all the action is always covered with Andrew Camarata!

[@thomasschnur4314]

Hey its about time you put out more content!!! Im a 60 year old man addicted to your tractor stuff!! I have watched you from your beginning, and hope to watch you till you turn 60!!!keep up the awesome content

[@petesmitt]

you'll be 83 when he turns 60..

[@purana80]

Yeah I can remember when he had only 160,000 subs...

[@BillyGirlardo]

"About time"? What are you talking about? He is always posting stuff!

[@daved7024]

Beautiful fall colors. That Volvo got the job done while it ran.👍😃

[@rustymaxwell1725]

I'm impressed with the dozer moving that thing with the tires dragging!!

[@jackgurteeen37]

Loved the 40 ton Bell I was on in a quarry in Derbyshire [UK] good reliable capable comfortable tool. Love the vids Andrew keep em coming.

[@trader4239]

And a Merc motor in it

[@paulstanding7267]

Andrew over the years I have been watching you you have never been defeated by repairing your equipment. At least if you repair it you know it will last a good few years and hopefully give you great service. 😀👍

[@tmscheum]

Love watching Andrew repair stuff. Remember the radio install on the pickup truck…………with a chainsaw!😅

[@paulstanding7267]

@@tmscheum yep he was showing the easiest way but not fancy fittings 😂😂😂 so long as he got it fitted and working 😂😂😂😂

[@mph5896]

Those trucks, it appears like they get used until worn out.

[@paulstanding7267]

@@mph5896 yep very expensive when new so probably just flog them to death then get rid. But if he repaired this one a least Andrew is going to have it for years to come might buy another one and only last a few months.👍

[@mph5896]

@@paulstanding7267 Guess it depends on what kind of condition overall the entire truck is in. He said brakes and engine problem. It prob needs an in frame, and the injector pump gone through. Plus whatever the brakes need. Its just a numbers and time game to see if its worth it.

[@rpietros]

So many haters in these comments get a life. It's his truck he can do what he wants with it.

[@ahnbra]

I know nothing about the things you would like advise on Andrew. I am glad you are doing more research before you buy this time. I think that will serve you and your business better going forward. I also think looking for a newer or over all better condition rock truck is also smart, I hope you find a really amazing low price deal on a newer machine. If you continue learning from you past mistakes then you are or likely are in a much better/wiser position.

[@ManuelBTC21]

Happy to see you're working with more people, both in front of and behind the camera.

[@CipherNL]

I love watching you working on machines and engines. Especially when it involves chainsaws. Repairing the truck might be worth the ad-revenue.

[@bobbruin44]

Awesome shot of Cody in the forefront. Great job Samantha

[@5-Sigma]

We like seeing you buy stuff, mess it up, then fix it Andrew. Keep buying the stuff a normal guy could maybe afford and make your money fixing it and getting views. When you start buying 100k machinery, you put yourself in the next level up and that leaves your viewers behind. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the great content!

[@incubatork]

Hi Andrew, my opinion is to get some inspections and quotes to fix the old truck, engine, brakes and any other thing you have found wrong with it, then weigh up the overall cost compared to the new one(that may have undeclared problems) with all the electronic dodahns on it that could go wrong and stop you moving it. If you decide to fix it as the best choice you could do it yourself (winter project) or get a garage to do it, either way its a new engine that should last for years. The new one looks nice but I would be worried about scratching it and turning it into the old one visibley within a few months in the environment you are in.

[@07decker]

Big money to work on these rigs

[@vomlande9112]

He is right. A good echanic and a Repairtruck pull up the Hill, the best way

[@incubatork]

@@vomlande9112 Would be a good job for Warren on channel I think 'wester truck and machinery repair' or something like that, a great channel if your into that sort of thing.

[@mar1video]

I love Andrew for not sugar coating anything❗️ If it’s busted , he will say so.

[@richardlaurent7229]

Andrew don’t know about these trucks have been watching since you were reading the script. I love you brother and wouldn’t miss for nothing. You always think it out and very well. It’s a big undertaking but you always whip it’s butt.

[@Ktgsvtrdg66]

"So I'm a little tight on money after buying this-" *camera pans to GIANT ROCK CRUSHER* Andrew DON'T EVER CHANGE! 🤣🤘

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

I'd have to look at how hard it would be to pull the engine out in place and the cost to rebuild it... A strong issue is being able to get it down the mountain as it is!! Weigh that against a $30K truck that can also have issues and in my head, I'm thinking rebuild what I have properly and have the rad cleaned and hang with the animal you own.... We know you have plenty machines that can pick that engine out and trucks that can haul it to the shop.... But I'd start with talking to some trusted professionals about rebuilding it or testing to know that lack of compression is the real problem. Maybe it needs a head gasket and that could maybe be done in place.... "With hand over eyes", I see a large pop-up garage and a generator and a salamander in your near future!!!

[@camsteger2747]

Personally I would buy a lower hour pre 2008 unit because it wouldn't have emissions junk.

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

I enjoy your show and sam working on the road,I'll catch ya on the next one

[@glencaple3888]

Andrew, with all the time, money, and work you put into the Volvo, IMO, you should keep it and have the engine rebuilt. Will be cheaper in the long run. And you have a new(er) engine. Jmo. Great video. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

[@keithhill9138]

I love how your dogs follow you around in what ever your driving & stay out of your way!

[@MrTheBigNoze]

As much as I usually agree with Andrews philosophy of don’t buy stuff that breaks or can’t take a beating, these rock trucks have been totally different beasts with lots more upkeep and expense. He really shouldn’t have ran an expensive piece of machinery while it’s overheating for an extended period of time, and expected it to be okay. Maybe he should talk to Jesse who seems to have more experience troubleshooting and rebuilding heavy diesels. It does make for an entertaining video at least…

[@catgynt9148]

I was thinking along the same lines except to contact Chris at Lets Dig 18. Chris has a similar series rock truck in his fleet and has experienced some serious issues with his vehicle too.

[@psy0rz]

look almost like it ran dry on oil for too long, so it kept overheating till te point it lost compression. is that motor is totalled or what?

[@rickhensley8657]

Andrew is a very wise mechanic for his age. He is a natural when it comes to machines. I would enjoy seeing the autopsy of that engine and see just why it over heated. All the comments I have read to this point are excellent advice. Only say that because I haven’t read past this post yet. I enjoy your videos. Due to my age and disabilities I can’t work on heavy equipment any longer. It’s great to see so many young folks taking up the trade. God bless Pastor Rick

[@BCDanno63]

Those Gauges have a purpose … Ignoring them is just arrogance… Gramps had a term he’d say: “he’s full of himself”….. One of my favorites is “Act in haste repent in leisure”. ….The lad is a strange duck .. .. He should take a few pages from Samantha’s Dads Book. Even geniuses need a slap in the back of the head once in a while…Or as Foghorn J Leghorn used to say about the CHICKEN HAWK ..”NICE BOY..but he just don’ listen”..

[@joeanonemouse]

@@BCDanno63 Foghorn J Leghorn? 😳🤣🤣👍

[@RipVW68]

Volvo - fix it. Bare minimum, have someone run a comb through it. The fix can't be as expensive as the newer truck. Always appreciated!

[@carlman257]

I totally get that your frustrated with broken down trucks, but watching 6 months of troubleshooting is really good content

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

It always amazes me that big machines have such small steers. As a little boy I was very disappointed when I found out trains have none at all.😉

[@steelmill]

Hey Andrew we run boron in a powder form in locomotives engines to keep the cooling systems clean and rust free.Plus an oil and cooling water analysis to see how the engines are working. It may help in the future and save on oil changes and maintenance on your big equipment.

[@dgsrks102030]

Oil analysis , cheap , and informative .

[@MitzvosGolem1]

We use Borax or Calgon dishwasher Liquid cleans out inside of radiator and block then flush twice put in distilled water and antifreeze.

[@runristaren2]

Agree about the compression, Headgasket often result in water in the oil, could be a simple valve adjustment or clogged retardervalve from going downhill like that. A new one is just more electronics… and will probably break itself quite fast.. check the crankhouseventilation too see if it’s the pistonrings.

[@bobbybarry4156]

Currently have a 2021 Bell B25E. Truck has been amazing so far, but my only issue is with the emissions system. Had a couple issues with it so far that cost around $8000 to fix. Wish I would have went with one a little older that was pre emissions. That’s my opinion. Btw it only has 1850 ish hours on it so far

[@paulpierson2137]

The $1,300 part was crazy expensive, lucky Cody didn't run off with it.

[@cycleguy666]

Love the newest addition to the heavy equipment yard!! Wherever your finding these work horses 🐎 keep up the great work!! Nice video!!

[@QueernMental]

he finds them on the glue factory floor

[@Minimalici0us]

Those lovely dogs look so healthy and happy 🥳

[@timregan1005]

what a tear of videos you're on. thank you

[@willbaack7997]

All the sudden Andrew discovers that he needs a bigger shop...

[@Syntappi]

He said that new castle might be coming sometime 😀

[@jamesazure5577]

Rebuild is the way to go. if you buy used you may get another headache at least if you redo it your self you know whats going on. Take care.

[@famousamoso7]

I am all for a series on doing an engine rebuild. As others mentioned. Maybe hire a professional to diagnose the issue in the field and pull the engine where it sits and rebuild it. It would def make for great content and the costs would be significantly less. And its rare to see you give up on a project so there is that.

[@ourv9603]

Andrew, Once upon a time was a co that bought a brand new simi truck. They immediately put it on the road & it gave great service for several years. Finally, it had accumulated enough miles that it needed an overhaul. It was run into the shop & an in frame overhaul was done. After which the truck was returned to service. From that day on the truck had overheating problems. They replaced the rad, the thermostats, the pump, the belts. No matter what, the truck always ran hot. At about 50K on the rebuilt, the truck fortunately had a major collision. So the co sold it. The buyer was told of its history so the new owner immediately tore into it. And when he removed & opened up the engine oil cooler, inside he found a red shop rag. !

[@mattyohn7451]

Good Morning... Call Tony Beets, you'll be up and running in no time. LOL

[@geoffrey6000]

Wow, that dozer ain't playing, pulling that thing, loaded, while the wheels are locked....

[@scottloeffler6086]

I would do an in frame rebuild. That way you would know what you have in the end. The cost of a better one plus the loss of this machine selling as a non runner is not a great option. Just my opinion! I am glad you are back to putting out content! Scott

[@phillipcoiner4232]

Hey here is something you might try to get the rock truck running one last time to get it off the hill. One time when I was a kid we went to a little old lady's house to try and get her car started. Same scenario the old beater would not start because it had no compression. The old mechanic sent me to the parts store and told me to get enough STP to replace all the oil and some gear oil. I drained out the oil and put in enough STP to get the oil level on the stick. Sure enough after a few seconds of cranking it fired up belching smoke like it was on fire. (Because the STP got it started we didn't add any gear oil to the crankcase. I filled it up with more STP...I also put some STP stickers on the bumper .......When you buy that much they give you stickers [:o) The thicker oil additive gave the old beater enough compression that it would start and she drove it around for a few months/weeks...it's not like she drove that much in the first place. He didn't charge her for anything he just wanted to get her going till she could make other arrangements. I thought about seeing the old lady driving by belching smoke with those STP stickers whilst watching you trying to get the rock truck started. Do they still make STP I wonder? I just realized you might not know what it is. It is/was a thick oil additive supposed to make your engine run better last longer was popular in sixties and seventies. Also the old mechanic told me when it gets cold the engine would likely seize up because the oil wouldn't flow.

[@kalleba3773]

Dont blame Volvo. U killed it..

[@AndrewCamarata]

They built it so it stopped working, that is their fault.

[@Michael_CS615]

Those Volvos are tough trucks - IF maintained. So if you have the resources to do that overhaul up there on the mountain that might be the best long term option. Drop in a reconditioned engine perhaps might be the easiest option on the mountain - if one is available.

[@markuschampos5750]

Totally agree!

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

The young cameraman is doing a excellent job. Good angles and nice that he includes his buddies the Dogs.

[@parkershelley6304]

Andrew, coming from the excavating field of my dads company, we’ve had very good luck with the cat off road trucks. I know your 725 didn’t work out but we used to run the same exact truck for years and never had any major issues. Now we’ve moved into the land clearing felid, we sold the 725 and kept our other d250e which currently has 16,000 hours with no rebuild. And at the moment we are running the truck 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. I’m not saying that you should buy a cat but just sharing my experiences with them, hopes this helps, thanks