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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,073
Posted By Mekanic
When you say you had it blasted clean,....... did...

When you say you had it blasted clean,....... did they remove the rad and CAC from the vehicle ?

Or did just point the nozzle at it where its at. ? BIG difference in how clean they get.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-24-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,724
Posted By Mekanic
Yes and no. As long you have the throttle open...

Yes and no. As long you have the throttle open yes. in the transitions RPM between idle and the RPM where it makes boost if you are at a higher altitude
A engine will be richer than if it was at a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-22-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,724
Posted By Mekanic
was this his first trip over mountains at a high...

was this his first trip over mountains at a high altitude?

If so I have seen diesels (just like mine) that do not smoke one bit,.....till you getup over 6000 feet. and then just as soon as they...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-02-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,041
Posted By Mekanic
My "RV" only have a GVWR 32,700 . nothing else. ...

My "RV" only have a GVWR 32,700 . nothing else.

And I built my hitch myself No decals.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-02-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,041
Posted By Mekanic
The modern Jeep AKA the "JK" is the 2007 and up...

The modern Jeep AKA the "JK" is the 2007 and up Wrangler and is 7 inches wider than the previous model. It about the same weight due to material and design changes. They are very civil in daily...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,378
Posted By Mekanic
4.0L V6

4.0L V6
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,378
Posted By Mekanic
Dad said he called NAPA ( Usually the high price...

Dad said he called NAPA ( Usually the high price leaders, if you don't use a business name) and a Water pump was $69.99
He was charged $169.99 for the part :facepalm:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,378
Posted By Mekanic
Its very possible that a carbon/soot build up...

Its very possible that a carbon/soot build up could limit the full movement of the Part of the turbo that slides thus showing it was bad.


along the same lines
Last week My 73 year old Father...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-21-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,378
Posted By Mekanic
Your only stuck if you give up. If so just hand...

Your only stuck if you give up. If so just hand over you checkbook/wallet every month.

Keep trying and you will find something that works for your situation.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,378
Posted By Mekanic
I think your bill is major but I'm Not sure I'd...

I think your bill is major but I'm Not sure I'd call the problems or the repairs Major. Not always but sometimes a sticking turbo Can be cleaned as can a DPF. Of course a dealer wouldn't ever tell...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-16-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,648
Posted By Mekanic
I Haven't seen a shower head I liked out of the...

I Haven't seen a shower head I liked out of the box in YEARS. To me even new ones area big fail. All these Water saver heads are terrible. Usually its not a big thing to fix with a 5/16ths drill bit...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,293
Posted By Mekanic
Freightliner is owned by Daimler, A German...

Freightliner is owned by Daimler, A German company. The German philosophy is the drivers/owners drive and PAY for servicing of the vehicle. They want you to go to the dealers and PAY for service.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,293
Posted By Mekanic
I'm not buying this whole "Filter glue has a 2...

I'm not buying this whole "Filter glue has a 2 year life" idea. That doesn't mean I won't look at my 3 year old filter now Just like I did last year. I look at the filter AND the restriction meter...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,293
Posted By Mekanic
I'd tell them you are NOT going to be a customer...

I'd tell them you are NOT going to be a customer at List price for ANYTHING!!
Napa stores have about 3 or more different levels of "Retail"
Once you find out he common part number for a air...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,293
Posted By Mekanic
Don't forget many NAPA auto parts stores have...

Don't forget many NAPA auto parts stores have these larger Filters for far less money than The "Stealerships" do
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,692
Posted By Mekanic
EDIT When i hit the reply button There wasen't...

EDIT When i hit the reply button There wasen't even a 2nd page in this thread.
Didn't see you had bought it. Buy at a Dealer? If they offered you a added warranty and you turned it down You might...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,924
Posted By Mekanic
Just because you got it to stop over heating...

Just because you got it to stop over heating while on your trip, When you get home I'd pull that Radiator and CAC for a REAL good cleaning. It's the only way to get them completely clean.
And...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-24-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,539
Posted By Mekanic
I have used both the POR 15 and what Yearwood...

I have used both the POR 15 and what Yearwood calls thier version of por15.
The real stuff is better. it stands for Paint Over Rust. The way I used was brushed it on after only light wires brushing...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mekanic
if it has a gas engine there are usually vacum...

if it has a gas engine there are usually vacum contols on the blend doors.
Look for a damaged vac hose under the hood.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-04-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,502
Posted By Mekanic
I bet a paycheck that the engineers that design...

I bet a paycheck that the engineers that design the engine and the ones that design the chassis are not in the same building or talking to each other.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,502
Posted By Mekanic
the Fumoto Valve with the nipple so you can run a...

the Fumoto Valve with the nipple so you can run a hose to where you please sounds like the best idea.
On my vehicles I stick the hose on the valve and the other end in a gallon jug.
NO mess at all...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-25-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,756
Posted By Mekanic
If you have a bigblock chev as many winnys did...

If you have a bigblock chev as many winnys did back then, a 5.9L (6BT) Cummins wouldn't be all that much heavier.
about what is the weight of the RV now??
The 4cyl (4BT)cummins is also a very...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-24-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,110
Posted By Mekanic
Is On the brakes really hard the only time it...

Is On the brakes really hard the only time it pulls to one side?? if so it sounds like you should be looking at the brakes not the suspension.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-21-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,602
Posted By Mekanic
If you clean solinoids or are even installing a...

If you clean solinoids or are even installing a new one. put a little oil in the line coming from the tank. it will make the solinoid last longer.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,072
Posted By Mekanic
X2 very true. in fact electric fans don't even...

X2 very true. in fact electric fans don't even come close to the air flow of a belt driven or hydraulic driven fan.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,847
Posted By Mekanic
X2 on that. My 190HP cummins carried the...

X2 on that.
My 190HP cummins carried the 18-19K combo up over monach pass at about 36MPH last month. I was in 4th gear @ 2500 rpm for the whole 9 miles up the east side. Once the clutch fan...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,072
Posted By Mekanic
I shall post a Question for the OP Did a Cat...

I shall post a Question for the OP
Did a Cat 330 come from cat speced with a clutch fan on a rear rad application??
If so get the clutch AND fan that goes with it.
If not there is probibly a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,932
Posted By Mekanic
probibly under the cover of the steering colunm...

probibly under the cover of the steering colunm near the shift lever.
If your lever is on the colunm.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,932
Posted By Mekanic
Sometimes the interlock solinoid gives you a...

Sometimes the interlock solinoid gives you a warning before it dies complelty (like a battery does sometimes)
I wouldn lube it,....I remove it and throw it inthe trash!!. and rig it to not use a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,393
Posted By Mekanic
On some vehicles the ONLY difference between max...

On some vehicles the ONLY difference between max and norm is where the AC gets its air from.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-21-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,393
Posted By Mekanic
look for a plastic shopping bag sucked up to the...

look for a plastic shopping bag sucked up to the air inlet vent. sometimes the inlet is down over by the passenger side foot well.
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