Muffler Removal

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(06-13-2013 19:56)davidmbrady Wrote:  Good deduction! 13 years out of an aluminized muffler ain't bad! That notch in the gangway should've been factory installed!

Chuck, if you get a chance. I'd really appreciate some more details on the S60 oil cooler seal repair. Maybe you can talk to the mechanic? Thanks!

David, I did speak to Rolando again about the procedure they used to replace the o-rings and gaskets. He said he would put the repair Kit's part # and source on the invoice so I can provide that info to you also.

Regarding the removal & replacement method. As I said earlier, he had to clear some space to get to some bolts from the top by unbolting the air conditioner compressor from the engine. He did not detatch the coolant lines. Then he went under the coach and was able to finish removing the oil cooler from the underside of the engine compartment. He removed the oil cooler completely, determined the leak trail was from a worn o-ring. Cleaned the oil cooler in a bath tank, re-installed the 2 gaskets and 3 o-rings (3 diferent sizes) and reversed the procedure. This particular Mechanic is a fairly small man with 20 years of diesel experience. His smaller size was definately an asset. That's about all the details I have but I will speak directly to the mechanic tomorrow or Monday when I pick up the coach. New PTO & pump is not insatalled yet as we're waiting on the pump to be made. We will do that week after next.

Rolando has been on wanderlodgegurus.com and knows who you are.

He's an excellent,professional, patient & knowledgeable person at his job. He would not mind explaining the details of the mechanics procedure used to repair the oil cooler leak to you first hand.

http://www.redlandstruckservice.com

Here is Rolando's e-mail address. rolando@redlandstruckservice.com
Ph: 888.249.0124.