Broken down in Montana!!

[chaunceyboyblu]

I replaced the two hoses to the compressor and started filling. After about 10
gal., leaking started on the passengers side front under the exhaust manifold.
Any suggestions? Should we replace both heads? How much do they cost? Any
advice?
Looks like we are going to be retowed to the Detroit center in Missoula
Robert Rahn
88 PT 40 8V 92
St. Regis, MT

[Curt Sprenger]

The hose from the compressor to the top of the engine, the engine end might be where the leak is coming from. Be sure to check it.

Curt Sprenger

1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM, chaunceyboyblu <"chaunceyboyblu@hotmail.com"> wrote:

 

I replaced the two hoses to the compressor and started filling. After about 10 gal., leaking started on the passengers side front under the exhaust manifold. Any suggestions? Should we replace both heads? How much do they cost? Any advice?

Looks like we are going to be retowed to the Detroit center in Missoula

Robert Rahn

88 PT 40 8V 92

St. Regis, MT

[dan]

Hi Robert,

I have an 8v92 in a 1988 coach also. The 8v92 has o-rings at the top and bottom of the cylinder so if you overheat the engine just a little bit the liner seals will be compromised. This can result in oil to coolant leaks. So how high did the temps go before you were able to shut it down?Ron Maribito probably has the most recent experience with overheating his 8v92 and would be a good person to consult.

Good luck, and keep us posted. There are a lot of 8v92 owners here.

Dan Williams,88wb38,Jackson,MS

----- Original Message -----

From: "chaunceyboyblu@hotmail.com"

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Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:23 PM

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken down in Montana!!

I replaced the two hoses to the compressor and started filling. After about 10 gal., leaking started on the passengers side front under the exhaust manifold. Any suggestions? Should we replace both heads? How much do they cost? Any advice?
Looks like we are going to be retowed to the Detroit center in Missoula
Robert Rahn
88 PT 40 8V 92
St. Regis, MT

[ronmarabito2002]

In the case of my coach: There was no overheating that showed up at anytime.
Engine was running completely within limits. Even after the O-ring failure, the
only indication of failure was in the oil temperature. Absolutely no change in
coolant temperature. All this leads me to believe the failure was due to a
product defect that took some time to surface.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
Currently in the Smoky Mountains

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dan" wrote:
>
> Hi Robert,
>
> I have an 8v92 in a 1988 coach also. The 8v92 has o-rings at the top and
bottom of the cylinder so if you overheat the engine just a little bit the liner
seals will be compromised. This can result in oil to coolant leaks. So how
high did the temps go before you were able to shut it down? Ron Maribito
probably has the most recent experience with overheating his 8v92 and would be a
good person to consult.
> Good luck, and keep us posted. There are a lot of 8v92 owners here.
>
> Dan Williams,88wb38,Jackson,MS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: chaunceyboyblu
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:23 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken down in Montana!!
>
>
> I replaced the two hoses to the compressor and started filling. After
about 10 gal., leaking started on the passengers side front under the exhaust
manifold. Any suggestions? Should we replace both heads? How much do they cost?
Any advice?
> Looks like we are going to be retowed to the Detroit center in Missoula
> Robert Rahn
> 88 PT 40 8V 92
> St. Regis, MT
>

[dan]

Ah, I stand corrected. I thought it overheated.

Dan Williams, 88WB38,Jackson,MS

----- Original Message -----

From: "remarabito@att.net"

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 5:54 PM

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Broken down in Montana!!

In the case of my coach: There was no overheating that showed up at anytime. Engine was running completely within limits. Even after the O-ring failure, the only indication of failure was in the oil temperature. Absolutely no change in coolant temperature. All this leads me to believe the failure was due to a product defect that took some time to surface.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
Currently in the Smoky Mountains

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "dan" wrote:
>
> Hi Robert,
>
> I have an 8v92 in a 1988 coach also. The 8v92 has o-rings at the top and bottom of the cylinder so if you overheat the engine just a little bit the liner seals will be compromised. This can result in oil to coolant leaks. So how high did the temps go before you were able to shut it down? Ron Maribito probably has the most recent experience with overheating his 8v92 and would be a good person to consult.
> Good luck, and keep us posted. There are a lot of 8v92 owners here.
>
> Dan Williams,88wb38,Jackson,MS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: chaunceyboyblu
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:23 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken down in Montana!!
>
>
> I replaced the two hoses to the compressor and started filling. After about 10 gal., leaking started on the passengers side front under the exhaust manifold. Any suggestions? Should we replace both heads? How much do they cost? Any advice?
> Looks like we are going to be retowed to the Detroit center in Missoula
> Robert Rahn
> 88 PT 40 8V 92
> St. Regis, MT
>

[Ernie Ekberg]

I believe you will have to check that hose from the bed inspection panel. Ernie Ekberg-currently in Ft Sumner, NM 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Thu, 10/22/09, Curt Sprenger wrote: From: Curt Sprenger Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken down in Montana!! To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 3:08 PM The hose from the compressor to the top of the engine, the engine end might be where the leak is coming from. Be sure to check it. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM, chaunceyboyblu <chaunceyboyblu@ hotmail.com> wrote: I replaced the two hoses to the compressor and started filling. After about 10 gal., leaking started on the passengers side front under the exhaust manifold. Any suggestions? Should we replace both heads? How much do they cost? Any advice? Looks like we are going to be retowed to the Detroit center in Missoula Robert Rahn 88 PT 40 8V 92 St. Regis, MT

[Denny]

Robert,

I am not familiar with that engine but I would first check to see if there is a
leak at one of the freeze plugs first. Then if you can see the leak between the
block and the head it just maybe a head gasket and check to see if there is any
antifreeze in the oil this one may be hard might need it sent out for a test.
Good luck

DennyCayman

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "chaunceyboyblu"
wrote:
>
> I replaced the two hoses to the compressor and started filling. After about
10 gal., leaking started on the passengers side front under the exhaust
manifold. Any suggestions? Should we replace both heads? How much do they
cost? Any advice?
> Looks like we are going to be retowed to the Detroit center in Missoula
> Robert Rahn
> 88 PT 40 8V 92
> St. Regis, MT
>

[altierb@...]

Something else right in that area is the engine heater. It could leaking.
Bryan Altier
88 WB 40
Greenville, SC

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From: "Denny"

Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:05:37 -0000

To:

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Broken down in Montana!!

Robert,



I am not familiar with that engine but I would first check to see if there is a leak at one of the freeze plugs first. Then if you can see the leak between the block and the head it just maybe a head gasket and check to see if there is any antifreeze in the oil this one may be hard might need it sent out for a test. Good luck



DennyCayman



--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "chaunceyboyblu" ...> wrote:

>

> I replaced the two hoses to the compressor and started filling. After about 10 gal., leaking started on the passengers side front under the exhaust manifold. Any suggestions? Should we replace both heads? How much do they cost? Any advice?

> Looks like we are going to be retowed to the Detroit center in Missoula

> Robert Rahn

> 88 PT 40 8V 92

> St. Regis, MT

>