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09-03-2007, 04:56

Detroits can be repaired in frame ( without removing the engine) Many
owners faced with replacing one cylinder opt for a complete rebuild
because they fear the failure on one cylinder to be a sign of
additional engine problems. the entire reman is the owners decision
to gain "peace of Mind". ON road trucks would only invest one
cylinder because the entire truck is worth less than a complete reman
engine.
if you burn up an engine you over heated the trans. replaced engine
adverts clue me to possible tranny issues but for the most part the
engine was replaced because ending value of the rig allowed for the
purchas of "peace of mind"
GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...>
wrote:
>
> >Is this mainly due to being poorly
> >maintained and general neglect
>
> Generally speaking, "yes", IMO. One million miles might be an
> overstatement, but 300+ should be easily achievable. There are
always
> unexpected catastrophic failures of course, these are mechanical
> objects after all, but it is generally accepted as most often due
to
> owner/operator/mechanic's error when these diesels don't make it
well
> past 100K.
>
> Welcome to the forum.
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bingomaster05"
> wrote:
> >
> > I am new to your forum, and plan on purchasing a Wanderlodge
within the
> > next two years. I feel that a used "Bird" is better than most
new
> > coaches on the market. But here is the question: If a diesel
engine is
> > capable of up to a million miles, why do so many units I have
found
> > listed for sale have rebuilt engines? Most of these units have
just
> > slightly over 100,000 miles. Is this mainly due to being poorly
> > maintained and general neglect, or the fact that they sit for
extended
> > periods of time. I see units with about 100,000 miles and think
they
> > are hardly broken in, yet they may need rebuilt, it will make it
harder
> > to know what to choose. Thanks alot..this is a great site.
> >
> > Dan Thomas
> > PT 40 (soon)
> > Central PA
> >
>