Update On My Status In Reno....

[davidkerryedwards]

Good to know I'm not the only one to find something odd about the procedure.

Kerry
82 Fc 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Howard O. Truitt" wrote:
>
> The best reason I can think of for pulling the engine is to build labor
charges.
> I know hind sight is 20/20 but pulling engines and guarantees are questions
that
should be asked up front. Making sure that the shop is Cat or Detroit certified
is another
question I would have. Making quick decisions can cost. I would have the coach
pulled to a
safe storage area and take time to make calls, consult the forum, check for
certified shops,
negoiate labor rates. In most cases you will be down several days a couple more
days
down could save a lot of headaches and money. I am reminded of the old saying "
when
you are in the swamp and up to your a** in alligators it is hard to remember the
reason
you are there is to drain the swamp."
> JMHO.
> Howard T., Sowega, 86 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Forman
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:01 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Update On My Status In Reno....
>
>
> I dropped a valve in my 82 FC a couple years back, the head was
> removed, the engine wasn't.
>
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> Memphis
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
> wrote:
> >
> > Andy:
> > That news is better than a problem with a block. Others have given
> good advice. I'm just
> > curious as to why the engine had to be removed. I was under the
> impression that with the
> > doghouse removed, the heads could have been pulled with the engine
> in place. Anyone
> > have experience with this that can elaborate on why the engine
> needs to come out for
> > head gasket replacement?
> >
> > Kerry
> > 82 Fc 35
> > Denver
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Fellow Wanderlodgers:
> > >
> > > Luckily for me, I brought along a free round trip plane ticket
> when I
> > > departed for my first cross country road trip in my 83' FC-35.
> > >
> > > I flew home to NJ a few days ago.
> > >
> > > My Wanderlodge is still in the Sierra Freightliner (certified by
> > > Caterpillar) shop in Reno, Nevada. I just heard from the
> mechanic who
> > > told me, to my relief, that my 3208 engine failure was due to a
> blown
> > > head gasket. Unfortunately, they had to pull the engine
> completely
> > > out of the bus to remove the heads and determine the problem.
> > >
> > > The labor has already cost me over $3,000.
> > >
> > > They are going to call me back tomorrow with estimates on how
> much a
> > > new head gasket will cost. The mechanic recommended that I
> consider
> > > replacing the gasket on the other side of the engine as well, now
> that
> > > the entire motor is sitting on a stand.
> > >
> > > Do you folks recommend I replace the other gasket? Are there any
> > > other jobs I should have them do while the engine is out?
> > >
> > > Special thanks to everyone who responded to my panic e-mails a few
> > > weeks ago when the bus first broke down. I do appreciate all the
> > > advice and well wishes you sent me.
> > >
> > > I'll be flying back to Reno once the bus is fixed to resume the
> long
> > > ride home to NJ.
> > >
> > > Thanks again! I'll keep you all updated.
> > >
> > > Andy Coleman
> > > 83' FC-35
> > > Spring Lake Hts., NJ
> > >
> >
>
>
>
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