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

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Ask them how much a remanned 3208 costs. you can also get a short block but the
labor will be high to remove all your componments from one engine to the
other.3208 don, usually crack heads, there should be remmanned parts for almost
evrything on the engine carries same warranty as new.
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> From: "Harold Prescott"
> Date: 2007/08/29 Wed PM 12:49:53 EDT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: In Reno Nevada - and in Big Trouble. Need
Help!
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> 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
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> 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.
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> Harold Prescott
> '85 FC35
> Northern California
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
> wrote:
> >
> > 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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