Contact J R Slayton for a set of stainless steel oil lines. I understand
that a few coaches have lost engines because the oil lines failed. I just
bought a new set from J R. Now to get them installed, before going to
G.E.A.R. Tuesday.
Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach Columbia, Md (another 10 day)
> GMCers
>
> Good day today---got a lot done. I do have a question. Have any of
> you repaired your wheel liners. I have several cracks and some
> broken out holes. I am guessing that they are ABS plastic from the
> feel and texture. Can anybody confirm this? Had one he** of a time
> getting them out. I have had them out before so I could not imagine
> why they were so stuck in place. After a good half hour wrestling
> match I found the problem. Earlier this summer had sealed the drivers
> floor to the walls and tried to seal up all of the leaks up front. I had
> sealed
> the cracks with the expanding foam------well the leaks must have
> been really big because the foam got out and glued the wheel well
> liners in place. The way I found the leaks was waited for a very hot
> day. Turned on both ACs on high then turned on the vent-fantastic
> on high exhaling. Not hard to find the hot air coming in. Once all
> leaks were plugged I then turned the vent to inhale and went outside
> to feel the cold air coming out-----sealed a few more on the outside.
> Guess it would work on a cold day too but I still dont have propane
> system up yet. Tuesday I will take the lady in to my friends shop
> to repair the exhaust manifold gaskets. We will make a decision
> on whether to do a valve job. If you remember the lady sat in a junk
> yard for at least 5 years that I know of. I had compression of 165 psi
> down the line except for 2 cylinders at 110 and 114. My call was rusty
> valves. Now I have driven it 150 miles we will take another look. If I
> have to go in this deep then I will be back with a whole bunch of
> questions. Youall be thinking of what I need while I am in there.
> Cam?, got the timing chain ordered----yeah new water pump on
> order---yeah a new fan clutch too. I do need Zeb's number so I can
> get a new oil filler elbow. What else do I need?
>
> Thats how I glued my front wheel well liners in place.
>
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL
that a few coaches have lost engines because the oil lines failed. I just
bought a new set from J R. Now to get them installed, before going to
G.E.A.R. Tuesday.
Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach Columbia, Md (another 10 day)
> GMCers
>
> Good day today---got a lot done. I do have a question. Have any of
> you repaired your wheel liners. I have several cracks and some
> broken out holes. I am guessing that they are ABS plastic from the
> feel and texture. Can anybody confirm this? Had one he** of a time
> getting them out. I have had them out before so I could not imagine
> why they were so stuck in place. After a good half hour wrestling
> match I found the problem. Earlier this summer had sealed the drivers
> floor to the walls and tried to seal up all of the leaks up front. I had
> sealed
> the cracks with the expanding foam------well the leaks must have
> been really big because the foam got out and glued the wheel well
> liners in place. The way I found the leaks was waited for a very hot
> day. Turned on both ACs on high then turned on the vent-fantastic
> on high exhaling. Not hard to find the hot air coming in. Once all
> leaks were plugged I then turned the vent to inhale and went outside
> to feel the cold air coming out-----sealed a few more on the outside.
> Guess it would work on a cold day too but I still dont have propane
> system up yet. Tuesday I will take the lady in to my friends shop
> to repair the exhaust manifold gaskets. We will make a decision
> on whether to do a valve job. If you remember the lady sat in a junk
> yard for at least 5 years that I know of. I had compression of 165 psi
> down the line except for 2 cylinders at 110 and 114. My call was rusty
> valves. Now I have driven it 150 miles we will take another look. If I
> have to go in this deep then I will be back with a whole bunch of
> questions. Youall be thinking of what I need while I am in there.
> Cam?, got the timing chain ordered----yeah new water pump on
> order---yeah a new fan clutch too. I do need Zeb's number so I can
> get a new oil filler elbow. What else do I need?
>
> Thats how I glued my front wheel well liners in place.
>
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL
