In Reno Nevada - and in Big Trouble. Need Help!
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08-28-2007, 10:40
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In Reno Nevada - and in Big Trouble. Need Help!
Fellow Wanderlodgers:
One month into my 40th birthday roadtrip. Drove my 83' FC-35 from my home in NJ to Glacier National Park, Seattle, Vancouver BC and Portland. Ran very good with only minor problems. My first real Wanderlodge road trip - and it was a blast! Until two days ago. Somewhere between Portland and Reno I must have overheated my engine. About half way, I noted a small antifreeze leak from the water pump (that I had just replaced before I left). Added anti-freeze along the way. Did some long stretches of road with serious uphill on Highway 5. The temperature on my gauge rose to 200 degrees a few brief times at the top of long hills. Never reached the red area on the gauge. When I pulled into Reno and turned the bus off, I observed anti-freeze almost pouring out of the water pump weep hole. Pulled into an RV park that night and installed a new water pump. Started it up yesterday morning and drove it a few miles. Noted white smoke pouring from my exhaust pipe. Pulled over and noted anti-freeze leaking from multiple locations under my engine. The engine no longer starts. Not good. 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! Can any Nevada Wanderlodgers recommend to me a good local mechanic with reasonable labor rates? 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 |
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