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Originally Posted by JoneseR
Wow, thats way more work than I could ever attempt. It was a interesting write up. Now Im glad the previous owner of our coach already replaced the Rad and Cac in ours...Just wonder what else back there is gonna need replaced now...very expensive stuff hidden back behind all those shrouds, huh?
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JoneseR,
Yes Sir, it was a ton of work. But, I've been doing that sort of thing for all my life. Sometimes, more now than ever, I wonder if I should take on projects like this one. We're all getting older and, a bit less limber. My thoughts are that while I can, and am still WILLING to, try to save a few bucks by doing many things on these rolling gymnasiums that I can. You mentioned you wonder what else is back there that might need replacing.
Keep an eye on the surge tank. They are plastic and they are subject to very harsh operating conditions. They see and feel not only the heat and cold from the engine but, also they're subject to the elements and get cracked over time. They are not fun to replace but, it's quite doable for even the most modest of DIYrs.
There also regular things to keep your eye on like radiator hoses, clamps (rusting) heater hoses and more. One thing I also had to replace a while ago was two, 90 degree steel bends that link heater hoses from the engine to the "motor aid" section of the water heater. Mine were in real bad shape so, I created some new ones with some 1/2" copper and some 90 degree copper fittings. It worked flawless. Just some suggestions here. Take care.
Scott
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