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Western Star Truck VIN Decoder – for Vehicles Built from July 11, 2001

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Seventeen-Character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Typical VIN 2 W K H A B A V 1 1 K A 1 2 3 4 5 Character Position 1, 2, 3 4 5, 6 7, 8 9 10 11 12–17 Code Description World Manufacturer Identification Chassis Configuration Model, Cab, GVWR Engine, Brakes Check Digit Calculation Model Year Build Location Production Serial Number read more

How to replace the belts on a Freightliner truck with a DD15 Engine

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General InformationDetroit Diesel DD15 engines are equipped with two serpentine, poly-V drive belts and two automatic belt tensioners. The rear belt (closest to the engine block surface) drives the alternator, the A/C compressor, and the water pump. The other, front belt drives the engine fan. Both drive belts are kept at the correct tension by a system of pulleys and a dual automatic belt tension read more