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

[Bob Lawrence]

Well, I wish only the best for you...good luck.
Bob

> 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
>
> >
> > 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
> > >
> >
>