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Re: 92 U225 Steering Sector Leak

Reply #25
Is Delo 400 15-40 the same as Rotella T4
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: 92 U225 Steering Sector Leak

Reply #26
Peter,

I am NOT a petroleum engineer, but my "guess" is that it is an "acceptable substitute".

But, hard to believe there is a place that doesn't have Delo 400 15-40 (current supply issues aside). 

Said another way, commonly stocked at Walmart, etc.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: 92 U225 Steering Sector Leak

Reply #27
Thanks Brett, I have been using Rotella T4 for the engine and when I blew a hydraulic line
I filled up with the Rotella T4 as I had lots of that.  I don't think Walmart in Vancouver area
carries Delo 400 15-40 and Rotella can only be got online through them. What ever I use for
the hydraulics I would just as soon use it in the engine.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: 92 U225 Steering Sector Leak

Reply #28
Peter,

I am NOT a petroleum engineer, but my "guess" is that it is an "acceptable substitute".

But, hard to believe there is a place that doesn't have Delo 400 15-40 (current supply issues aside). 

Said another way, commonly stocked at Walmart, etc.
Oil change a couple months ago I had to order all of it. Non on the shelves in nevada. Walmart free delivery.

Re: 92 U225 Steering Sector Leak

Reply #29
Oh I'm sure I can find Delo 400 15-40 up here. Chevron will carry it.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: 92 U225 Steering Sector Leak

Reply #30
A quick update. We called ABC-Companies in Winter Garden (listed on the Foretravel Service Center Referral List) and when they heard we had a '92 the told us they couldn't do the work. Ended up setting up a Steering Box refurb/replace with a Foretravel trained mechanic about 60 miles away who was recommended by another member of the Florida Chapter. Thanks once again to everyone for your help on this.
Deb, Jeff, and dog Honey (also in memory of previous traveling partner, Ralph)
The Jupiter 2: '92 36' U225 SBI, Build #4086
230 Cummins to 300hp with Banks Turbo
Monocoque Chassis and Pac Brake
The Space Pod: '16 Kia Soul Flat Tow