Julia's Problem
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12-09-2006, 04:41
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Julia's Problem
Could it be a wastegate issue? I think I would have the technicians check out
and eliminate an intermittent waste gate problem. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors" Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Leroy Eckert To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 1:00 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Julia's Problem I can understand loss of power with a restriction in the induction system, collapsed hose, dirty filter etc. Without induction air and exhaust the turbo isn't gonna work properly. Knowing my unit's numbers, I'm trying to determine how Julia's bus got from Gainesville, TX to Van Horn with a plugged air filter with no problems,(must be one big bad boy) only to be towed to El Paso. This could happen to any of us. I think that is the key here, really. 1. It's hard to envision an air filter so dirty that the engine will not run, and do so intermittently, over a 500 mile range. 2. I would think an 8v92 could get you to a repair station without the turbo. Can't be in a hurry. That is why I suggested the throttle issue. Of course I could be totally wrong. I just cannot believe it has anything to do with paper. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors' Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: davidkerryedwards To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 11:07 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Julia's Problem I had a similar problem this past summer and I understand how Julia's problem could possibly be caused by a partially plugged filter. In my case, the filter let enough air pass thru to run under normal conditions. However, when the trans. downshifted on a steep hill, the turbo would spool up quickly, greatly increased the vacuum in the intake tube between the filter and the turbo. This vacuum would collapse the rubber hose section of the intake tube and shut off air, making the engine shut down. This doesn't explain the transmission codes but it is a possible scenario in which a partially plugged air filter can function under some conditions but cause problem under other. Perhaps the transmission code is caused by the transmission acting oddly in response to the reduced power from the engine. My problem was diagnosed quickly by a shrewd mechanic names 'Shrimp' who had seen the same thing happen a few months earlier on another CAT 3208. Both filters had been plugged for the same reason, a relatively small exhaust leak in the vicinity of the filter, sucked in soot, partially plugging the filter. Kerry 82 FC 35 Denver Now carrying a spare air filter [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Julia's Problem - jwasnewski - 12-08-2006, 16:45
Julia's Problem - davidkerryedwards - 12-08-2006, 17:07
Julia's Problem - Leroy Eckert - 12-08-2006, 19:00
Julia's Problem - erniecarpet@... - 12-09-2006, 00:50
Julia's Problem - Leroy Eckert - 12-09-2006 04:41
Julia's Problem - Julia Bonser - 12-09-2006, 04:48
Julia's Problem - Dan Darst - 12-09-2006, 09:13
Julia's Problem - Julia Bonser - 12-09-2006, 12:57
Julia's Problem - davidkerryedwards - 12-09-2006, 13:42
Julia's Problem - erniecarpet@... - 12-09-2006, 20:46
Julia's Problem - Dan - 12-10-2006, 07:33
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