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Power Steering Problems - ridgemede310 - 12-21-2007 05:25 I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? Graham Baltimore, MD 83 FC-35 Power Steering Problems - Mike Hohnstein - 12-21-2007 06:15 Probably need to tighten the belt. It can be done from the bottom. Not easily, but it can be done. If the pump area is too nasty to see the bolts and such, a couple of cans of brake kleen will reveal most of what you need to see. You will of course place a drain pan under the pump while cleaning. MH ----- Original Message ----- From: ridgemede310 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 11:25 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Power Steering Problems I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? Graham Baltimore, MD 83 FC-35 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Power Steering Problems - pattypape - 12-21-2007 08:19 Check the fluid level before calling the mobile Guy. There may be a power steerng fluid leak. Bill 88 Fc Michigan --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ridgemede310" wrote: > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? > > Graham > Baltimore, MD > 83 FC-35 > Power Steering Problems - ebirder2000@... - 12-21-2007 08:35 You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight to stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough power steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when the coach has some movement, forward or backwards. Steve Anderson 79 FC 35 Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass. In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, winstonnews@... writes: Hi I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the steering much while stationery..steering much while stationery.. mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed... otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the steering box tightened more than once. Rose Mary 82 FC 35 JP's White Bird near Sacramento at present --- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_ (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) , "ridgemede310" wrote: > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? > > Graham > Baltimore, MD > 83 FC-35 > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Power Steering Problems - Rose Mary - 12-21-2007 10:26 Hi I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the steering much while stationery...or so I was previously told. mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed... otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the steering box tightened more than once. Rose Mary 82 FC 35 JP's White Bird near Sacramento at present --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ridgemede310" wrote: > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? > > Graham > Baltimore, MD > 83 FC-35 > Power Steering Problems - ebirder2000@... - 12-21-2007 10:36 When we arrived here Monday, it was beautifully clear and 65. Yesterday evening at dusk, the wind came up gusting 20 to 25 and the temperature dropped to mid 40's. It has continued to blow pretty hard all day today and this evening with the temperature remaining in mid 40 to low 40's. We are parked in the River Palms upper parking lot. We have a gorgeous view but there is no way we could sit outside to enjoy it. We are moving up to Las Vegas Saturday to meet our daughter for Christmas Sunday morning. We made a trial run to Vegas today. Windy and 46 degrees. I don't know what type of work you plan but outside work will be not so pleasant. Steve Anderson 79 FC 35 In a message dated 12/21/2007 7:34:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, curtsprenger@... writes: Steve, How cold is it over there? Day time temperatures? I have a home a few miles south of Laughlin, about 18 miles, and plan to go over there next week to do some TLC work. Maybe I should put that off for a while. On Dec 21, 2007 5:35 PM, <_ebirder2000@ebirder_ (mailto:ebirder2000@...) > wrote: > You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight > to > stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough > power > steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when > the > coach has some movement, forward or backwards. > > Steve Anderson > 79 FC 35 > Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass. > > > In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > _winstonnews@winstonne_ (mailto:winstonnews@...) > > Hi > I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the > steering much while stationery.. steering much while station > mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed... > otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the > steering box tightened more than once. > > Rose Mary > 82 FC 35 > JP's White Bird > near Sacramento at present > > --- In _WanderlodgeForum@ --- In _Wan > (mailto:_WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_ (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) > , "ridgemede310" > wrote: > > > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and > > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the > > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to > > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. > > > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a > > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel > > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When > > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking > > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the > > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked > > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I > > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what > > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different > > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against > > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd > > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure > > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? > > > > Graham > > Baltimore, MD > > 83 FC-35 > > > > ************ **** **** ************ > (_http://food.http://food.http://food.<Whttp://food.<WBRhttp://fo_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Power Steering Problems - ebirder2000@... - 12-21-2007 10:48 Too T In a message dated 12/21/2007 8:42:33 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, marvwheeler@... writes: Steve: You might as well be in Poulsbo. Marv 2004 M380 Ocean Shores, WA --- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_ (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) , ebirder2000@, ebir > > When we arrived here Monday, it was beautifully clear and 65. Yesterday > evening at dusk, the wind came up gusting 20 to 25 and the temperature dropped to > mid 40's. It has continued to blow pretty hard all day today and this > evening with the temperature remaining in mid 40 to low 40's. We are parked in the > River Palms upper parking lot. We have a gorgeous view but there is no way we > could sit outside to enjoy it. We are moving up to Las Vegas Saturday to > meet our daughter for Christmas Sunday morning. We made a trial run to Vegas > today. Windy and 46 degrees. > I don't know what type of work you plan but outside work will be not so > pleasant. > > Steve Anderson > 79 FC 35 > > > > In a message dated 12/21/2007 7:34:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > curtsprenger@ curtsp > > > > > Steve, > > How cold is it over there? Day time temperatures? I have a home a few miles > south of Laughlin, about 18 miles, and plan to go over there next week to do > some TLC work. Maybe I should put that off for a while. > > On Dec 21, 2007 5:35 PM, <_ebirder2000@_ebirder2 (mailto:ebirder2000(mailt > > wrote: > > > You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight > > to > > stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough > > power > > steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when > > the > > coach has some movement, forward or backwards. > > > > Steve Anderson > > 79 FC 35 > > Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass. > > > > > > In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > > _winstonnews@ _winstonnews@ > > > > > Hi > > I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the > > steering much while stationery.. steering much while station > > mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed... > > otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the > > steering box tightened more than once. > > > > Rose Mary > > 82 FC 35 > > JP's White Bird > > near Sacramento at present > > > > --- In _WanderlodgeForum@ --- In _Wan > > (mailto:_Wanderlodg (mailto:_Wander (mailto:_Wa > (mailto:_WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_ (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) ) > > , "ridgemede310" > > wrote: > > > > > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and > > > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the > > > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to > > > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. > > > > > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a > > > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel > > > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When > > > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking > > > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the > > > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked > > > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I > > > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what > > > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different > > > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against > > > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd > > > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure > > > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? > > > > > > Graham > > > Baltimore, MD > > > 83 FC-35 > > > > > > > ************ **** **** ************ (__http://food.http://food.http://food._ (http://food.http//food.http://food.) <_Whttp://food._ (whttp://food./) <_WBRhttp://fo__ (wbrhttp://fo_/) > (_http://food.http://food.http://food.<Whttp://food.<WBRhttp://fo_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ) ) > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > -- > Curt Sprenger > 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" > Anaheim Hills, CA > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ************ ******** ******** ************ > (_http://food.http://food.http://food.<Whttp://food.<WBRhttp://fo_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Power Steering Problems - Curt Sprenger - 12-21-2007 14:34 Steve, How cold is it over there? Day time temperatures? I have a home a few miles south of Laughlin, about 18 miles, and plan to go over there next week to do some TLC work. Maybe I should put that off for a while. On Dec 21, 2007 5:35 PM, > You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight > to > stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough > power > steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when > the > coach has some movement, forward or backwards. > > Steve Anderson > 79 FC 35 > Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass. > > > In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > winstonnews@... > > Hi > I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the > steering much while stationery..steering much while stationery.. > mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed... > otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the > steering box tightened more than once. > > Rose Mary > 82 FC 35 > JP's White Bird > near Sacramento at present > > --- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_ > (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > , "ridgemede310" > wrote: > > > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and > > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the > > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to > > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. > > > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a > > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel > > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When > > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking > > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the > > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked > > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I > > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what > > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different > > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against > > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd > > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure > > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? > > > > Graham > > Baltimore, MD > > 83 FC-35 > > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Power Steering Problems - Marv & Jean - 12-21-2007 15:42 Steve: You might as well be in Poulsbo. Marv 2004 M380 Ocean Shores, WA --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, ebirder2000@... wrote: > > When we arrived here Monday, it was beautifully clear and 65. Yesterday > evening at dusk, the wind came up gusting 20 to 25 and the temperature dropped to > mid 40's. It has continued to blow pretty hard all day today and this > evening with the temperature remaining in mid 40 to low 40's. We are parked in the > River Palms upper parking lot. We have a gorgeous view but there is no way we > could sit outside to enjoy it. We are moving up to Las Vegas Saturday to > meet our daughter for Christmas Sunday morning. We made a trial run to Vegas > today. Windy and 46 degrees. > I don't know what type of work you plan but outside work will be not so > pleasant. > > Steve Anderson > 79 FC 35 > > > > In a message dated 12/21/2007 7:34:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > curtsprenger@... writes: > > > > > Steve, > > How cold is it over there? Day time temperatures? I have a home a few miles > south of Laughlin, about 18 miles, and plan to go over there next week to do > some TLC work. Maybe I should put that off for a while. > > On Dec 21, 2007 5:35 PM, <_ebirder2000@ebirder_ (mailto:ebirder2000@...) > > wrote: > > > You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight > > to > > stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough > > power > > steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when > > the > > coach has some movement, forward or backwards. > > > > Steve Anderson > > 79 FC 35 > > Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass. > > > > > > In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > > _winstonnews@winstonne_ (mailto:winstonnews@...) > > > > > Hi > > I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the > > steering much while stationery.. steering much while station > > mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed... > > otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the > > steering box tightened more than once. > > > > Rose Mary > > 82 FC 35 > > JP's White Bird > > near Sacramento at present > > > > --- In _WanderlodgeForum@ --- In _Wan > > (mailto:_WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_ > (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) > > , "ridgemede310" > > wrote: > > > > > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and > > > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the > > > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to > > > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. > > > > > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a > > > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel > > > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When > > > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking > > > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the > > > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked > > > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I > > > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what > > > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different > > > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against > > > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd > > > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure > > > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? > > > > > > Graham > > > Baltimore, MD > > > 83 FC-35 > > > > > > > ************ **** **** ************ > > (_http://food.http://food.http://food.<Whttp://food.<WBRhttp://fo_ > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ) > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > -- > Curt Sprenger > 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" > Anaheim Hills, CA > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Power Steering Problems - ridgemede310 - 12-22-2007 03:20 Thanks everyone for the replies! I do still get some squealing and resistance when turning the wheel when moving slowly. And the previous owner mentioned that there is a small PS leak, so looks like I do have some work to do in that area, but the problem doesn't appear as critical as I originally though. Have a great holiday! Graham 83 FC 35 Baltimore, MD --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, ebirder2000@... wrote: > > You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight to > stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough power > steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when the > coach has some movement, forward or backwards. > > Steve Anderson > 79 FC 35 > Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass. > > > In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > winstonnews@... writes: > > > > > Hi > I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the > steering much while stationery..steering much while stationery.. > mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed... > otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the > steering box tightened more than once. > > Rose Mary > 82 FC 35 > JP's White Bird > near Sacramento at present > > --- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_ > (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) , "ridgemede310" > wrote: > > > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and > > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the > > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to > > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump. > > > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a > > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel > > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When > > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking > > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the > > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked > > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I > > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what > > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different > > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against > > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd > > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure > > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this? > > > > Graham > > Baltimore, MD > > 83 FC-35 > > > > > > > > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |