So what did you do to your GMC today?
- Thread starter RvRev2
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I picked up two new tires for the right rear that I had dropped off at the tire shop yetseday, then I cleaned all the old grease out of the wheel bearings for the RR and the RM hubs, re-packed the RR wheel bearings, replaced the seal, and assembled that hub. Hoping to get the RM hub on tomorrow afternoon.
I installed two new rear KYB shocks on the right rear yesterday, Will do new brake pads and bleed the brakes on that side, then start on the left side. Lotta work!
I installed two new rear KYB shocks on the right rear yesterday, Will do new brake pads and bleed the brakes on that side, then start on the left side. Lotta work!
You couldn't ask for better weather to work on it though...
That is going to take a lot of polishing. Hope your arm and hand are up to it.
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Cool forum, I thought I would get caught up.
I bought my coach in 2021 and have been working on it slowly. RV's are fun but expensive! Definitely not an investment. I'll post more frequently. Did brake bleeding today.
Amazon Purchases for GMC Fall 2022 Total $731.54
Brakes and General Maintenance done by Don
This weekend:
I bought my coach in 2021 and have been working on it slowly. RV's are fun but expensive! Definitely not an investment. I'll post more frequently. Did brake bleeding today.
Amazon Purchases for GMC Fall 2022 Total $731.54
- Wire covers: $28.09
- GM power brake booster vacuum check valve $15.98
- GM coolant sensor $19.04
- DOT air line male connector 10.55
- Power steering hose return line $16.50
- Fresh air hose to carb parts, running lights $49.59
- Misc Parts for GMC $48.56
- Switch for engine light $11.90
- Speed nuts for grill $8.06
- Air tubing for air bags $16.24
- Air line sealant: $29.97
- Air tubing for compressor: $40.58
- 50A power cord $256.44
- House/Engine battery charge isolator: $116.23
- Sound deadening mat for Generator compartment $63.81
- ViAir Compressor, Tank, Fittings, and mounting bracket
- Remove exhaust pipe placed on rear ladder
- Refill and recharge both 6v house batteries
- Remove old diode battery isolator and install new house/engine battery isolator
- Clean up wiring in engine compartment, verify charging system works properly
- Install ViAir compressor and 1.5gal air tank by engine battery
- Install air line with regulator to allow airing up of tires/bikes etc under hood
- Remove Electro-Level sensors that no longer operate (keeping old sensors)
- Remove Electro-Level compressor system (keeping old compressors)
- Relocate Electro-Level switches behind driver armrest (keeping old switches)
- Install new airbag switches with gauge in the driver area
- Run new airlines to from driver switches to compressor and left/right airbags
- Install marine water heater, connect to engine coolant lines and 110V in bathroom
- Repair plumbing in bathroom and test/repair any leaks
- Repair water holding tank, add new line to fill spout, verify pump works properly
- Repair water drain to holding tank and add drain to kitchen water lines behind closet
- Paint window trim black
- Replace microwave oven
- Remove settee/bed assembly in rear and all overhead cabinets for repair
- (to do) Get settee reupholstered and rebuild settee area and related woodwork/cabinets
- (to do) Replace 120V inverter to refrigerator and verify proper refrigerator operation on 12V and 120V power
- Take coach to Fred in Leander Texas to have him rebuild generator
- Remove and rebuild generator, install new starter, filters, fuel pump and muffler
- Insulate compartment with sound deadening material provided
- Reinstall generator
Brakes and General Maintenance done by Don
- Replace front rotors with rotors provided
- Repack front wheel bearings and CV boots
- Replace front brake calipers, hoses and pads provided
- Replace brake booster and master cylinder provided
- Install brake vacuum pump provided
- Adjust parking brake system
- Replace brake PVMH proportioning valve provided
- Remove/replace all rubber brake lines
- Replace rear brake cylinders (4) provided
- Turn brake drums as needed (4)
- Replace rear brake hoses provided
- Replace brake shoes and hardware provided
- Repack rear wheel bearings
- Repair air bag leaks
- Change transmission filter and oil with new fluid
- Change engine oil and filter with new fluid
- Repair power steering squeaking and replace belt
- Install, new belts routed properly as needed
- Inspect engine coolant and replace if needed
- Install OEM water temperature sensor
- Fix Digipanel temp sensors for transmission oil temp
- Don replaced gauges with mounted gauge pack on dash
- Fix exhaust leak at engine manifold
- Rebuild steering assembly column and remove play in tilt steering system
- Replace power steering gearbox
- Repair steering coupler and install new gasket/cv joint
- Inspect and repair any worn steering components
- Lubricate front suspension
- Adjust steering geometry to factory specifications
- Replace engine battery
This weekend:
- Bleed brakes
- Clean under carriage
If you ever sell your GMC, this documentation will be great info for the next buyer. You've convinced me to do something similar.
Fixed the Cruise Control (Rostra) today. On our last 2hr drive in heavy rain it started acting up, dropping the set or taking over speed by speeding up with out me commanding it to do so. Finally just stopped working. Checked the two grounds and finally found the 4amp fuse blown. Had to take the bottom half of my dash apart to find the fuse holder. Needless to say I corrected that fuse access issue. Sunday on our next move, I find out if it works. Tomorrow I'm gonna check the water level in the house batteries.
Working on my broken 77 dash
New birdcage from Sirum. Old birdcage was un supporting and many broke pieces.
Right half of dash is solid but padded dash swelling on all the edges.
Dash out
New birdcage from Sirum. Old birdcage was un supporting and many broke pieces.
Right half of dash is solid but padded dash swelling on all the edges.
Dash out
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I should have saved all my receipts but was afraid my wife would find them.Frame up rebuild
Did you go with the official Cummins/Onan part that's hard to find, or something custom?
Replacing original leaky front clearance lights. Despite sealing the holy crap out of the original lights, I gave up and am now replacing with sealed LED lights. The original light design just doesn’t keep water out.
Update: Rain coming Sunday/Monday. Let’s see if these lights leak now.
Update: Rain coming Sunday/Monday. Let’s see if these lights leak now.
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I didn't do much to the coach today, but in the last two weeks, I repacked all the rear wheel bearings, had the rear brake rotors turned and installed new disc brake pads, installed new KYB shocks on the rear and mid wheels, put four new tires on the back, and flushed the brake system and bled it all out.
Yesterday I changed the oil and transmission fluid on the towd ('03 Tracker) and today I rotated the tires on it.
I've had just about enough of this for a while. Beats making repairs on the road though!
Yesterday I changed the oil and transmission fluid on the towd ('03 Tracker) and today I rotated the tires on it.
I've had just about enough of this for a while. Beats making repairs on the road though!
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Yeah no kidding! I thought the same thing. No way I'm compiling all the information in one spot!
Finished installing a front and rear camera mounted to rearview mirror.
A couple days late, but on Friday I replaced water pump switch in bathroom with a original pump switch with a light when on.
A couple days late, but on Friday I replaced water pump switch in bathroom with a original pump switch with a light when on.
