In Reno Nevada - and in Big Trouble. Need Help!
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08-29-2007, 04:49
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In Reno Nevada - and in Big Trouble. Need Help!
Here's a link to an engine shop in Fontana, Ca. *A&R Diesel*
They have been around forever. $6395 + core + $250 shipping to Reno. http://allvisualsigns.com/ardiesel/imgsr...&size=full There is a school bus repair in the Reno area but I haven't been able to find it. I have heard of one in Sacramento, but can't find it this morning. Harold Prescott '85 FC35 Northern California --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman" > > 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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