State Your Engine Problem Areas

[David Brady]

Hi Mike,

Ahh, I'm a Pennsylvania boy, it'll always be a motor!

David Brady
'02 LXi, NC

Mike Hohnstein wrote:
>
> Actually it's an "engine" and it's not good to spend much time @ 1200,
> very bad.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Brady
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 7:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] State Your Engine Problem Areas
>
> DD S60, 80K miles, no problems, no oil usage, 7 to 7.5 mpg,
> gobs of power, wonderful mechanical noise that'll frighten most
> women and children. Oil pressure: 40 to 55psi at 1800 rpm down
> to 25 psi at idle, water temp: 180 to 205 deg F, turbo pyrometer: up
> to 1200 deg F, turbo boost: 30 psi max. 500 hp. I bought the
> coach for the motor.
>
> David Brady
> '02 LXi, NC
>
> bingomaster05 wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I could easily ask which of the big three engines is the best, Cat.,
> > Cummins or DD..but I won't. Naturally each owner will speak of the
> > virtues of their particular engine. Therefore, I would like to know
> > the problem areas with each engine. You as owners know what they are;
> > pesky leaks, hard to work on, uses oil ect... By getting info on the
> > weaknesses of each motor, helps me to decide which is really the best
> > powerplant. I know that I will get a ton of response to this post,
> > you guys have the best forum with the most knowledgable members. Also,
> > does the MPG change with the powerplant? Thanks till next time.
> >
> > Dan Thomas
> > Central PA
> > Really Wannabe
> >
> >
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