Well this is certainly not the kind of post I wanted to make here after our new bus purchase. Maiden voyage, 750 miles into the trip. , everything is going perfectly... All is well until suddenly and completely without warning, sparks and smoke start coming out of the right tailpipe. Engine starts to misfire and run rough. (8v71)
I called Clifford (luvrbus) who has been counseling me through this purchase and he said it sounded like the classic signs of a dropped injector.
Another busnut friend came with me on the trip and said not to worry about roadside coverage until I get home because we could just use his, but he just called the company and the service is not as good as he thought it was... Uh oh.
I don't want to pay the difference for a tow all the way home. (400+ miles) I would rather put that money toward the repair. So I was wondering if anybody knows of anybody who could work on this here in Montgomery, AL or close by.
Thanks,
Marc
Marc,
These guys might be able to help, http://www.gulfdieselservice.com/home.html (http://www.gulfdieselservice.com/home.html)
Looks like they specialize in DDs and also have parts on hand.
Also there is a WW Williams in Montgomery http://www.wwwilliams.com/ (http://www.wwwilliams.com/)
Hope this helps a little, good luck.
Brandon
Marc, if it wasn't for bad luck, you would not have any luck at all >:(
Changing an injector or two sounds pretty simple. However, that mandates setting the injector height (not a big deal if you have the proper gauge). What is a big deal is that the rack must also be run and that should be done by a knowledgeable, experienced, two stroke mechanic. They are getting harder to find.
Next, not all diesel shops will work on a bus. Pretty hard to get to the areas of the bus that need attention.
Making a quick decision on the road may or may not result in a good outcome. This is not the time to jump into a "local" solution ****UNTIL**** you know for sure that the shop you choose knows what they are doing.
Sometimes it is best to get the bus to a "neutral" location (home?) and then take a lot of time to find the right person to do the job.
I can only hope that you will get a reply from someone in the area that has direct experience with a shop that knows what they are doing.
Jim
He has it in a good shop they jumped right on it and with no tow insurance he did what I would do spend the money for repair not on a tow. Bet he will have Coachnet before the sun goes down today LOL
good luck
Well I am thankful to have such an awesome support system not only online through you guys, but I am also blessed that this happened here in Montgomery where I have some friends that are like family. We are staying with them and through their network, have sent us to the same place Brandon found. W. Williams. The bus is already there and we will know something by the end of the day.
Marc
Marc,
I am wondering...Is this the wonderlodge? Or did you buy a new bus, that you didn't tell us about :o?
Either way, I hope you get it fixed, and figured out soon.
Inquiring minds want to know.
God bless,
John
Quote from: John316 on February 15, 2011, 10:31:13 AM
Marc,
I am wondering...Is this the wonderlodge? Or did you buy a new bus, that you didn't tell us about :o?
Either way, I hope you get it fixed, and figured out soon.
Inquiring minds want to know.
God bless,
John
We did get a new bus... 1979/1997 Eagle 05. The seller did not want me to divulge any details of our transaction on any boards until we were all done. I honored his request, so that's why I didn't post anything about it until now.
It is a great coach, just a real surprise to everybody involved that this happened.
Marc
I suppose the potential silver lining would be that they can have a look at a couple other things while they have it... The starter stopped engaging from the dash. Don't know if it is a starter solenoid or some kind of Neutral safety? It has an electronic transmission shifter. Also, the high idle does not work. Please pray that the repair is not that bad.
The good news is that I actually have unrelated business I needed to attend to in Birmingham anyway, so I can drive there today and take care of that while they are working on the bus. God is good!
Marc
Marc.. Congratz on your new bus. Sounds like you have everything under control. Make sure you post us some pictures after you get her home.
Jimmy
Quote from: Highway Yacht on February 15, 2011, 01:08:58 PM
Marc.. Congratz on your new bus. Sounds like you have everything under control. Make sure you post us some pictures after you get her home.
Jimmy
Thanks Jimmy,
You'll have to come by and see it when we get it home.
Marc
Marc, when you get home call me and I will tell you how to adjust the Stone/Bennett for neutral starting I forgot that bus had a Stone/Bennett shifter hope it has a neutral shutdown
good luck
Quote from: thejumpsuitman on February 15, 2011, 10:47:14 AM
We did get a new bus... 1979/1997 Eagle 05. The seller did not want me to divulge any details of our transaction on any boards until we were all done. I honored his request, so that's why I didn't post anything about it until now.
It is a great coach, just a real surprise to everybody involved that this happened.
Marc
Marc,
That is awesome! Finally got your bus. Welcome to the world of the REAL spenders. ;D ;D ;D
Don't worry, we will forgive you for not telling us. IF, you post pictures, lots of information on it, a full writeup on how you found it, and if we know who the seller was.
So far it sounds like an incredible coach.
I pray that you get fixed for very little $$$
God bless,
John
Okay, now that the deal is done, here is a picture of our "new" Eagle...
Let us know the outcome of the engine
Marc -
Nice looking Eagle, congratulations.
See, it pays to be patient!
Anxiously awaiting engine problem update. . .
;)
Extremely straight sides on that bus - looks like it could have been built yesterday. That's got to be a good sign that you've got a quality bus, despite the bad luck with the engine
Jeremy
Quote from: thejumpsuitman on February 15, 2011, 08:02:57 PM
Okay, now that the deal is done, here is a picture of our "new" Eagle...
Marc.. Now I am really JEALOUS!!!! Thats a Beautiful Coach.. Let me know when you get back in town and I'll come take a look at it and maybe drool somemore..
Jimmy
Quote from: thejumpsuitman on February 15, 2011, 08:02:57 PM
Okay, now that the deal is done, here is a picture of our "new" Eagle...
Thanks for the pic, Marc. I trust there will be more on the way ;)
Do we know this bus?
God bless,
John
Marc,
I hope you are going to bring your new bus to the Eagle rally at Myrtle Beach!! That way we all can get to see it! ;D
Tom Hamrick
Quote from: tomhamrick on February 16, 2011, 09:38:53 AM
Marc,
I hope you are going to bring your new bus to the Eagle rally at Myrtle Beach!! That way we all can get to see it! ;D
Tom Hamrick
That sounds fun! I think we might just show up.
Marc