Break down on I-10 (fan pump failure)

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Re: Break down on I-10

Reply #25 – January 23, 2015, 10:13:49 pm

Thanks for your input . Yes , I got to get it started , raise as high as it will go , lift passenger side tag , remove the wheel completely . This will give the mechanic best possible chance to have enough space to do a very tough job . I guess it can be done but it will be one interesting event to say the least . They called today to say they will be here about 1:00pm tomorrow afternoon . This alone is a biggie . Just getting a qualified mechanic in this part of the state is a big deal . All the repair places in Quartzsite have a bundle of baggage in the rip off area , so feel good about the guys that are coming tomorrow . Brad Metzger

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Reply #26 – January 24, 2015, 10:04:15 pm

Yes , I spoke to James also . This afternoon about 3:00 the mechanic came by just to size up the job .He said this is no big deal and don't worry with the tag wheel . Said , my guy will slide in there and get it done . Looks to me to be real tough . Not in this kind of business so we will see . Brad Metzger

Re: Break down on I-10

Reply #27 – January 25, 2015, 01:59:53 pm

I'll buy first class tickets for you, Phyllis and Barney home, trade you even up, as is, where is. :-) Where do I send the tickets?
:-)!!

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Reply #28 – January 25, 2015, 03:22:00 pm

Tim,

If he takes you up on it, I will fly you first class to Phoenix to pick it up in trade for your rig.

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Reply #29 – January 25, 2015, 03:28:44 pm

If Brad accepts, you have a deal!!!!

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Reply #30 – January 25, 2015, 03:33:51 pm

John, sorry to hear you're having a problem.

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Reply #31 – January 25, 2015, 04:40:14 pm

The fore travel I-10 jinx is still preset from what I read. Got me nervous as I am due to get on I-10 in a couple of weeks. Hopefully New Orleans voodoo will help East of the big easy!

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Reply #32 – January 25, 2015, 05:33:01 pm

Brad, will FT still be in business in a week when we get the units towed there?
I feel good about were I am now parked as this shop is big and fancy so sure they can fix it but to pay for the fancy bldg they may charge big bucks. If so I will be calling Bro dave for a loan???
JohnH

Re: Break down on I-10

Reply #33 – January 25, 2015, 05:53:46 pm

Hi John,
So sorry to hear about your continuing adventure! Makes our little bum genny and fried EMS issues seem paltry. Here's hoping that the stop engine light that has flickered on and off doesn't put us in the same bucket... I hope you get some good answers from FOT or Cummins and can put a rest to it.
Don & Tys

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Reply #34 – January 25, 2015, 07:54:41 pm

This is my 4th Foretravel and the 1st time to be broke down . This bad feeling is something I could do without very well . But---------I do understand the mechanical factor . In short , stuff breaks . It is supposed to be the other guy's stuff that breaks . Guess it is just my turn , "drats" I fully expect this mess to turnout ok . If this local wizard mechanic can't make this engine good as new , I'll have it towed to Cummins and be John's neighbor . Brad Metzger

Re: Break down on I-10

Reply #35 – January 25, 2015, 07:57:18 pm

Quote from: Brad Metzger – January 25, 2015, 07:54:41 pm

If this local wizard mechanic can't make this engine good as new , I'll have it towed to Cummins and be John's neighbor .

I would consider John and Ruth's company to be a plus

Re: Break down on I-10

Reply #36 – January 26, 2015, 01:53:11 pm

If you drive enough you will break down. The question is how you get it fixed and what it costs and the inconvience. I love Cummins as they are professional and will get it fixed right the first time.

Hope you don't have to have the hook to get there and find that out Brad. It seems I will want to avoid I 10 for a while.

Finally, I think this will become a bigger issue as we go forward as the installed user base of coaches age.

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Reply #37 – January 28, 2015, 12:52:33 pm

Boy, this saga makes me ill! Been there, and I know it isn't fun, funny, or in ANY way enjoyable. Wish you the best, and MUCH better than your experience to date.

Re: Break down on I-10

Reply #38 – January 28, 2015, 08:08:27 pm

Wishing you a favorable outcome.
Dick & Rockey

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Reply #39 – January 28, 2015, 09:00:17 pm

I feel for both you and John, being broke down and having the repair folks massage your wallet gets old in a hurry. Let alone not fixing the problem, easy to get enough real quick. But those of us that ride around in 15-20 year old mechanical houses are going to be in the same boat at some point. I guess is just a matter of how much one can put up with.

We sold the house and everything In it and fixing to retire and get gone the end of March. Nothing wrong with us!!!

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Reply #40 – January 29, 2015, 12:18:22 am

Don,
Good reply, except that if local charge out rates apply it is probably $130.00 you can charge! or more if you have a pit?
Geoffh

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Reply #41 – January 29, 2015, 10:41:18 pm

Did I miss the post about Brad's coach being repaired?

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Reply #42 – January 29, 2015, 10:59:33 pm

Brad says the mechanic is supposed to come out Saturday afternoon around 2 pm- we will see.

He will post more when things happen.

Ted

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Reply #43 – January 30, 2015, 08:41:25 am

Brad's coach had a hydraulic pump go out, I believe. He has the part and is waiting for mechanic to install it.

Haven't heard from John- his coach got the stop engine light and lost throttle control. Hope we will hear good news from him today.

How is your coach running Elliot? Did Bernd put in new fuel lines? Do you like the resonator?

We are in California now

Ted & Karen

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Reply #44 – January 30, 2015, 01:26:30 pm

John,
I purchased a new Progressive EMS and put it in as the dealer there at Q said he couldn't exchange it for me. The old one smelled fried when I opened it up. I will deal with the factory to get them to repair or replace the fried one, and then I will put it up by the generator. Speaking of the generator, I haven't fixed that issue yet, but the last three times I tried to start it (now that we don't need to use it!

), it started right up!!! Argh! As far as my stop engine light, it came on once very briefly (just enough time to read it before it went back out) up a slight grade under moderate load after we left Q on our way to Caliente Hot Springs. It didn't come on at all on the next leg to Menifee. I am not foolish enough to think it is in any way solved, but happy not to think about it for a few days!
Don

Re: Break down on I-10

Reply #45 – January 31, 2015, 04:36:52 pm

Just got a call from the mechanic . He said as soon as they finish lunch they would be here and change out the pump . Am about to think there will be a fly in the pie some how . After John's mess , I expect something along the same lines . Missing gasket. wrong hose connection -------like that . When I spoke to Mike at FOT parts , I told him , put everything in that box that I will need . So , we will see shortly and I will keep you all posted on how it pans out . I will take the finished product on the interstate and run the be-Jesus out of it to be sure . Brad Metzger

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Reply #46 – January 31, 2015, 11:23:06 pm

Finally some good news from the I-10 mess . The mechanics just finished the pump change out . It works , no leaks, yes , one happy camper . Too late to drive test it , dark etc etc . The failure is -- the splines were bone dry , no grease or sign of ever having grease on them resulting in the inner and outer splines were warn to the point on slipping past each other and nearly smooth . Results of this , the pump was not being driven and no fan is the result . The new replacement pump has some special grease with it for that purpose so it was applied . Was charged $400.00 and am ok with that . That is one tuff tight , greasy miserable job . It required him to remove the mud flap . remove the batteries just to be able to get to the Area where the pump is located so the job could be done . Wow , am relieved , happy ,and shickeled titless to have it done . Brad Metzger

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Reply #47 – January 31, 2015, 11:34:11 pm

Great news Brad, one down and one to go now. Hope johns issues get resolved soon also.

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Reply #48 – January 31, 2015, 11:46:45 pm

Interesting having 60,000 (?) miles on the 2010 Phenix with dry splines, it should go for ever with the correct grease on the splines.

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Wonder if FOT or (?) feels any pain for the lack of proper assembly procedure ?
Just glad to know it is road ready.

Re: Break down on I-10

Reply #49 – February 01, 2015, 07:27:12 am

Quote from: Brad Metzger – January 31, 2015, 11:23:06 pm

The failure is -- the splines were bone dry , no grease or sign of ever having grease on them resulting in the inner and outer splines were warn to the point on slipping past each other and nearly smooth .

Brad,
Do I understand that the drive splines had to be replaced along with the pump shaft. If so that would be a bad job to do even setting in a shop. Hope your test drive goes well and you are back on the road.

Pamela & Mike

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