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International Diesel Engine Repair
Alexandria Truck Service Technicians
If your truck doesn’t run, your business doesn’t run. No one understands this simple fact more than the dedicated diesel engine repair technicians at Timmons Truck Center.
The Timmons service network is built on getting your trucks back up to speed and back on the road. Our factory-certified technicians use the latest diagnostic equipment to repair your fleet. Whether it’s overhaul or engine swap time, we can rebuild or replace your Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit or International diesel engine and back it up with a full manufacturer’s parts and labor warranty.
Having gear troubles? It’s time to visit Timmons. Factory training again puts Timmons ahead when it comes to gear train repairs. Our transmission repairs come backed by manufacturer’s parts and labor warranties from Meritor and Eaton.
Call for more information about our complete service pricing in Alexandria
Engine Brands We Work On:
- Cummins
- Detroit
- Caterpillar
- International
- Almost All Diesel Trucks
Click the links below to view a detailed list of each service package:
Quick Lube
1. Check clutch pedal free travel
2. Check clutch brake operation
3. Check HVAC defrosters, air vents, fan speed and controls
4. Check windshield wipers and washers
5. Check horns, electric and air
6. Check door glass and mirror controls
7. Check parking brake
8. Drain engine oil
9. Check license plate holder and light
10. Check lighting — headlights, tail/stop, turn signal, marker, backup, reflectors and work lights
11. Check batteries — visual inspection of cables, clamping, corrosion and fluid level, fill if necessary
12. Check mud flaps/splash guards/dock bumpers
13. Check trailer electrical/air hoses, glad hands
14. Check fifth wheel — mounting and jaws
15. Check belts — visual inspection for wear and tension
16. Check hoses — condition and/or leaks
17. Check air cleaner restriction gauge
18. Check Air Cleaner element – visual inspection
19. Check steering shaft, shaft U-joints, box mounting, pitman arm and drag link
20. Check power steering fluid level
21. Check master cylinder fluid level
22. Top off windshield washer fluid
23. Drain water from fuel water separator
24. Change fuel filter (Engine Mounted, include prescreen element if equipped)
25. Check for oil leaks — engine, steering, axle, transmission and differential
26. Check transmission oil level
27. Check driveline and U-joints
28. Check differential oil level
29. Check springs, hangers and shocks
30. Check tie rod ends
31. Check horizontal exhaust, muffler, clamps and brackets
32. Install oil plug and torque
33. Grease king pins following the “turn and load” procedure
34. Grease complete chassis (Include lift gate if equipped)
35. Change oil filter *Change Centrifugal Oil Filter when applicable.
36. Fill engine with oil and run, recheck level
37. Check automatic transmission fluid level
38. Install PM sticker in windshield
39. Reset oil change light
40. Review PM sheet with service writer
A Service
1. Turn key on — check for fault codes, record
2. Start engine — observe instrument operation
3. Apply and release brakes 10 times
4. Check low air warning buzzer and light
5. Check clutch pedal free travel
6. Check clutch brake operation
7. Check transmission hi-low splitter or two-speed axle controls
8. Check clutch and/or neutral safety switch
9. Check HVAC defrosters, air vents, fan speed and controls
10. Check windshield wipers and washers
11. Check horns, electric and air
12. Check interior lights, turn indicators and dash lights
13. Check door glass and mirror controls
14. Check seats, seat belts and floor mats
15. Check tractor hand valve
16. Check ABS antilock monitor light, if equipped
17. Check parking brake
18. Check hydraulic brake booster, back-up motor, warning light and buzzer
19. Check for three DOT approved warning triangles
20. Check for fire extinguisher
21. Check seals (boots) — shifter, clutch and steering shaft
22. Check DOT sticker validation
23. Drain engine oil
24. Check cab and body appearance — condition and damage
25. Check air fairings, extenders and brackets
26. Check license plate holder and light
27. Check lighting — headlights, tail/stop, turn signal, marker, backup, reflectors and work lights
28. Check doors — access and latches
29. Check hood latches
30. Check steps and grab handles
31. Check fuel tank straps and fuel fill cap
32. Check batteries — visual inspection of cables, clamping, corrosion and fluid level, fill if necessary
33. Check vertical exhaust, muffler, clamps and brackets
34. Check mirrors — condition and mounts
35. Check mud flaps/splash guards/dock bumpers
36. Check trailer electrical/air hoses, glad hands
37. Check fifth wheel — mounting and jaws
38. Check pintle hook and safety chain loops
39. Check body — inspect doors, cargo latches and lift gates
40. Check tires and wheels — enter existing psi & tread depth
41. Check radiator, fan drive and shroud
42. Pressure test cooling system
43. Pressure test radiator/surge tank cap
44. Check belts — visual inspection for wear and tension
45. Check hoses — condition and/or leaks
46. Check hose and wire routing, securing
47. Check exhaust — mounting, clamping and evidence of leaks
48. Check air cleaner restriction gauge
49. Check Air Cleaner element – visual inspection
50. Check alternator — visual inspection
51. Check wiper blade condition
52. Check starting system — visual inspection
53. Check steering shaft, shaft U-joints, box mounting, pitman arm and drag link
54. Check power steering fluid level
55. Check master cylinder fluid level
56. Top off windshield washer fluid
57. Drain water from fuel water separator
58. Change fuel filter (Engine Mounted, include prescreen element if equipped)
59. Check APADs controller for fault codes
60. Check for oil leaks — engine, steering, axle, transmission and differential
61. Check transmission oil level
62. Check driveline and U-joints
63. Check differential oil level
64. Check springs, hangers and shocks
65. Check tie rod ends
66. Check air tanks, air dryer — drain and observe for oil and water
67. Check horizontal exhaust, muffler, clamps and brackets
68. Check brake rod travel
69. Check brake lining and/or pad wear
70. Check PTO, wetline pumps & hose routing
71. Check air ride height
72. Install oil plug and torque
73. Raise front axle — inspect king pins and wheel bearings
74. Grease king pins following the “turn and load” procedure
75. Grease complete chassis (Include lift gate if equipped)
76. Change oil filter *Change Centrifugal Oil Filter when applicable.
77. Fill engine with oil and run, recheck level
78. Check automatic transmission fluid level
79. Install PM sticker in windshield
80. Reset oil change light
81. Review PM sheet with service writer
B Service
1. Turn key on — check for fault codes, record
2. Start engine — observe instrument operation
3. Apply and release brakes 10 times
4. Check low air warning buzzer and light
5. Check that dash parking brake valves pop out at 35 psi
6. Check clutch pedal free travel
7. Check clutch brake operation
8. Check transmission hi-low splitter or two-speed axle controls
9. Check clutch and/or neutral safety switch
10. Check HVAC defrosters, air vents, fan speed and controls
11. Check HVAC duct temperature, record
12. Check windshield wipers and washers
13. Check horns, electric and air
14. Check interior lights, turn indicators and dash lights
15. Check door glass and mirror controls
16. Check seats, seat belts and floor mats
17. Check tractor hand valve
18. Check power divider shift operation
19. Check fifth wheel slider air lock operation
20. Check air suspension dump valve
21. Check ABS antilock monitor light, if equipped
22. Check parking brake
23. Check hydraulic brake booster, back-up motor, warning light and buzzer
24. Check for three DOT approved warning triangles
25. Check for fire extinguisher
26. Check seals (boots) — shifter, clutch and steering shaft
27. Check DOT sticker validation
28. Take an oil sample (Additional charges may apply)
29. Drain engine oil
30. Check cab and body appearance — condition and damage
31. Check air fairings, extenders and brackets
32. Check license plate holder and light
33. Check lighting — headlights, tail/stop, turn signal, marker, backup, reflectors and work lights
34. Check doors — access and latches
35. Check hood latches
36. Check steps and grab handles
37. Check fuel tank straps and fuel fill cap
38. Check batteries — visual inspection of cables, clamping, corrosion and fluid level, fill if necessary
39. Check vertical exhaust, muffler, clamps and brackets
40. Check mirrors — condition and mounts
41. Check mud flaps/splash guards/dock bumpers
42. Check trailer electrical/air hoses, glad hands
43. Check cab air ride system
44. Check fifth wheel — mounting and jaws
45. Check frame and crossmembers
46. Check pintle hook and safety chain loops
47. Check body — inspect doors, cargo latches and lift gates
48. Check tires and wheels — enter existing psi & tread depth
49. Check radiator, fan drive and shroud
50. Pressure test cooling system
51. Pressure test radiator/surge tank cap
52. Test DCA, extended life and freeze protection
53. Check belts — visual inspection for wear and tension
54. Check hoses — condition and/or leaks
55. Check hose and wire routing, securing
56. Check exhaust — mounting, clamping and evidence of leaks
57. Check air cleaner restriction gauge
58. Check air cleaner housing, air-to-air piping and clamping
59. Check Air Cleaner element – visual inspection
60. Check alternator — visual inspection
61. Check wiper blade condition
62. Check starting system — visual inspection
63. Check steering shaft, shaft U-joints, box mounting, pitman arm and drag link
64. Check power steering fluid level
65. Check master cylinder fluid level
66. Top off windshield washer fluid
67. Drain water from fuel water separator
68. Change fuel water separator element
69. Change water filter
70. Check APADs controller for fault codes
71. Check for oil leaks — engine, steering, axle, transmission and differential
72. Check engine and transmission mounts
73. Check transmission oil level
74. Check driveline and U-joints
75. Check transmission and differential yoke for play
76. Check differential oil level
77. Check springs, hangers and shocks
78. Check tie rod ends
79. Check air tanks, air dryer — drain and observe for oil and water
80. Check horizontal exhaust, muffler, clamps and brackets
81. Check brake rod travel
82. Check brake lining and/or pad wear
83. Check ABS wiring and routing
84. Check PTO, wetline pumps & hose routing
85. Check air ride height
86. Install oil plug and torque
87. Raise front axle — inspect king pins and wheel bearings
88. Grease king pins following the “turn and load” procedure
89. Grease complete chassis (Include lift gate if equipped)
90. Change oil filter *Change Centrifugal Oil Filter when applicable.
91. Fill engine with oil and run, recheck level
92. Check automatic transmission fluid level
93. Install PM sticker in windshield
94. Install DOT sticker
95. Reset oil change light
96. Review PM sheet with service writer
