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Re: Cummins Engine sensor

Reply #25 –
Hi All,

Thank you again for all your time and valued input.  We were towed to Cummins in Savannah today.  We expect our Blackstone Oil report tomorrow and Cummins initial inspection.  So the process begins - we will keep you posted on the findings and resolution.

See ya down the road!
Kath & Mike
Thanks,
Kath & Mike
2007 Foretravel Nimbus 336
Toad 2022 Jeep Gladiator Overland edition

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Reply #26 –
Read through, forgot where we started, think about a 2007 ISL. 400?
At some point close to there the breather  was replaced with a Re-generation system, the 1st key to this system a "filter" sits on top of the "rear" to us, valve cover,  if it is "clogged" a new one is needed, maybe 35.00 maybe if this engine has same that could fix your problem.
Again i remember SSS [stuff] that is strange to my new life with a 99 295.
  This is a sad memory from a Newmar with the 8.9.
Lost more on that POS than I have in the current, & tow car & say 2 yrs travel.
JUST A THOUGHT, agree not time to change the rest pins??
Bill, Tricia, Sassy  Mostly poodle. Maybe
It,s. 5 o clock somewhere,  ?
MoHo has 3 happy days,  Buy, everything works, sell.
  Hopefully the rest are pleasant days.

Pull 05 Jeep Liberty.

Re: Cummins Engine sensor

Reply #27 –
Quote from: Kath and Mike Reinert –
Hi All,

Thank you again for all your time and valued input.  We were towed to Cummins in Savannah today.  We expect our Blackstone Oil report tomorrow and Cummins initial inspection.  So the process begins - we will keep you posted on the findings and resolution.

See ya down the road!
Kath & Mike

Lynn and I want to send our heartfelt condolences on your loss.  I'd buy a lottery ticket every week if 3.8% of the tickets were winners.

Have you considered purchasing an early pre-computer U225?  You could use it for a guest house when the Nimbus is running.

Art & Lynn
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: Cummins Engine sensor

Reply #28 –
I'm actually hopefull that Cummins will say that they operated there coach within the limits of the installed patch to alert of imminent damage. Shut it down and as one of the unlucky 3.8 percent or possibly lucky and will repair there defective engine. Because this was what the patch was intended to actually do. Costs a lot less to repair than replace if the rod is laying on the street. I fear they will see it differently.
Scott.

Re: Cummins Engine sensor

Reply #29 –
Quote from: dsd –
I'm actually hopeful that Cummins will say that they operated there coach within the limits of the installed patch to alert of imminent damage. Shut it down and as one of the unlucky 3.8 percent or possibly lucky and will repair there defective engine. Because this was what the patch was intended to actually do. Costs a lot less to repair than replace if the rod is laying on the street. I fear they will see it differently.
Scott.

As am I DSD, but sometimes it takes a little nudge in the right direction before a corporation will do the "right" thing.  I think I'm a little more cynical than you are, but as always, plan for the worst and hope for the best.

Although I would like to see a U225 used as a Toad by one of the big rig owners. Look at it, torsion bar suspension so the "key" doesn't need to be left on, and they already have air brakes so it's a simple extension of air lines from the tow vehicle.

Imagination is something that needs to be exercised regularly. 
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: Cummins Engine sensor

Reply #30 –
Certainly may affect my choice if ordering new if they proudly stand behind there outstanding product. Really.
Scott

Re: Cummins Engine sensor

Reply #31 –
Hi All,
Cummins located the issue.  We had water build up where the air filter lies - apparently the holes became plugged and as a result - water was sucked into the engine.  Their engineers reviewed the most recent oil analysis and determined that all findings were within normal wear.

How fortuitous for us - with the help of this forum to find out we have one of the recalled engines then to take it to Cummins to be assured that the piston pin is not the current issue and there are processes in place with Cummins should it ever become an issue;  "Your engine is in great shape."  A baseline with Cummins has begun should we have any issues in the future. 
We had them change the oil and do some work on the remote stop on our generator. 

Cummins in Savannah has an outstanding shop - we are working with Kevin Fox the service manager and Leslie the lead tech.  Now is the time to take your coach for any servicing needs - theses places are almost ghost towns due to Covid-19's impact.

In the mean time we rented an airbnb in Savannah for two weeks and are enjoying the house we are in (17 months on the road in our coach.)  Thank you again for all the input and help.

See ya down the road!



Thanks,
Kath & Mike
2007 Foretravel Nimbus 336
Toad 2022 Jeep Gladiator Overland edition

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Reply #32 –
That is outstanding news. I'm really glad to hear.
Scott

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Reply #33 –
Plan for the worst, and hope for the best.  Congratulations on your good luck.

And before someone else's gets to this, there are posts on this forum regarding the water incursion issue.

Art & Lynn
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

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Reply #34 –
I just did a quick search on water incursion issue and I did not receive any hits. I also have the ISL engine and would like a little more information on the problem and how it happened. What did you have to do to correct the problem?

Thanks and if I messed up the search feature sorry.
2002 U270 34' Build 5953
Cummings ISL400HP
3410 Floor Plan
Longview, TX

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Reply #35 –
I remember  a discussion on the air filter getting wet and coming apart. Might be a  good time to change the air filter

So glad not  major engine failure.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Cummins Engine sensor

Reply #36 –
Certainly change the filter if it ever got wet.

BUT, also determine what caused it to get wet and fashion a means of preventing it from getting wet again.

A wet filter element will fall apart and allow the engine to be DUSTED. An expensive overhaul follows shortly. Yes, engines are very picky about eating dust.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #37 –
Quote from: Eric & Alena + 3 –
I just did a quick search on water incursion issue and I did not receive any hits. I also have the ISL engine and would like a little more information on the problem and how it happened. What did you have to do to correct the problem?

Thanks and if I messed up the search feature sorry.
I didn't do anything because "I", ducking the board eraser, "we" own a U225.

But Google also has indexed the Forum and brought up this:

Possible water in air filter?
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: Cummins Engine sensor

Reply #38 –
Quote from: turbojack –
I remember  a discussion on the air filter getting wet and coming apart. Might be a  good time to change the air filter.

AIr Filter Failure Warning! Don't get Dusted!

Possible water in air filter?

Water in U270 airfilter canister
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320
 

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Reply #39 –
Great news about the filter. Did you check your restriction gauge? Ours had reached the maximum the gauge indicates. Any coach with a behind the rear tires air intake is a prime candidate for sucking anything the rear tires throw up including twigs, leaves, water, etc. Our had partially collapsed but not far enough to allow dirt in. See photos in old post. I replaced it with a Donaldson. Their construction is MUCH better.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)