In Reno Nevada - and in Big Trouble. Need Help!

[Andy Coleman]

I'm scared to hear that Bob.

Well, I'm hoping that my problem is a bad head gasket and not a
broken block. I'll know more tomorrow.

Andy

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence"
wrote:
>
> Sorry to hear of your problems...sorry I can't help on a location
> either.
> Just wanted to let you know, the previous owner of my bird fried
the
> engine.
> He ended up paying 15 grand for the engine and 5k labor. This was 4
> years ago...seems the price is in the ballpark.
> Sorry again about your problem
> Bob Lawrence
> 84 PT36 (with a 6v92 Detroit)
>
>
> > Had it towed to Sierra Freightliner in nearby Sparks last night.
> They
> > are a certified CAT facility They are currently pressure
checking
> the
> > 3208 to determine if just the head gasket blew, or if my engine
is
> > toast.
> >
> > They quoted me $8,300 labor to install a new engine. Including
the
> > engine, the mechanic estimated around $20K for everything!!! I
> only
> > paid $27K for the coach!
> >
> > Also, can anybody let me know what the average cost of a new or
re-
> > built 3208 is and how many labor hours it usually takes? I
simply
> > can't afford 20K!
> >
> > Oh what a fun 48 hours I'm having!
> >
> > Thanks everyone - I appreciate any advice you might be able to
> offer.
> >
> > Andy Coleman
> > 83 FC-35, 250 HP 3208
> > Spring Lake Hts., NJ
> >
>