I mentioned before, my surge tank is not leaking, but the middle seam at the rear seems to be separating. I'm taking this as a sign that it is on its way out. I purchased a new one for $100 and yesterday, began the process. Using both rear interior access panels and with the rear exterior access, I was able to remove 3 of the 4 bolts that hold this thing down. The last one was a bearcat. All bolts have self-locking(tempered) nuts so you must wrench them all the way off and access is limited. I could not get enough leverage to break loose(some were rusted) the curb side, front bolt. I didn't want to strip the nut so I gave up.
I could have it replaced by the dealer with my $200 deductible warranty but I figured I could save $100 by doing it myself
. Soooo, I re-installed everything I took out and called the shop. The service manager said they are a problem but his guys have somehow figured it out. I take it in Monday and let the warranty pay for it. I was also trying to save the 100 mile round trip fuel costs, but with what I know now, I'll be happy to absorb it.
I am attending the Camp Freightliner class 3-4 Aug in OR. Looking forward to more learing opportunites. One cannot have enough knowlege about diesel chassis.
The "Journey" continues. My next project is to replace the original sat. automatic dish which is not automatic anymore. It will rise and search but not stop at the signal; I have to stop it when it reaches optimum signal; time wasted when I could be pouring a cocktail. The software is shot and there is no replacement. Going to replace it with a new-to-market Wingard Mission dome. Used my Android Phone Barcode scanner at Camping World display and found several on-line dealers that offer it for a very good price
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Barry
04 Journey 39K(the first year of this model)
02 Dakota 4X w/124K mi., 4.7 V-8(going strong)
One wife of 42 yrs who just shakes her head most of the time