changing belts and hoses

[pattypape]

Unless you have prior repair records,
It may be wise to do the job yourself,
Include removing the rad and have it flushed and tested,
replace all belts, check the idler pulleys, remove the alternator
and have it checked at a shop. Replace all questionable hoses including the oil
cooler hoses.
This is major repair cost at a dealer.
If you are going to keep the Bird ,
It may be a good idea to learn how to open the front.
There are procedures in the files of the forums.
Maybe replace the thermostats.

Bill 88 FC


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Dorn Hetzel wrote:
>
> It looks like I will need to be replacing some belts on my 77FC35 fairly
> soon.
>
> All are still working, but getting a bit loose.
>
> Do I understand correctly that getting to the belts on the 77FC35 involves
> removing the bumper, front panel and radiator ?
>
> If it's going to be a big job like that, I presume I will want to replace
> all belts and any hoses in that area while I have the radiator off.
>
> Can anyone who has done this task offer me some clues? If I were to pay
> someone to do it, can anyone estimate what I should expect it to cost?
>
> Regards,
>
> Dorn Hetzel
> 77FC35
> Hogansville, GA
>