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#91

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Slide-outs

Last post by JT4SC - June 30, 2026, 05:47:47 PM

Anyone ever price out installing a slide-out in their bus?  Anyone ever installed a slide-out in their bus? Pros/cons (other than price)?
Cliff I know you've got slide-outs in your CC, are they a game changer for you or not really?

#92

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Name that part!

Last post by lovetofix - June 29, 2026, 09:17:21 PM

That is your relay valve.
There are folks on this board who can tell you exactly what lines to pull and cap to diagnose the source of the leak. Or you can spend some quality time with your air line schematic and figure out the air flow and diagnose it that way.

#93

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Name that part!

Last post by 64MCI - June 29, 2026, 07:10:30 PM

I'm still not sure what the valve above is, but I did find this thread:
https://busconversionmagazine.com/forum/index.php?msg=171109
which indicates that even though the valve is leaking, it might be from a DD3 diaphram or something else. Seems like I need to do some more digging.

#94

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Name that part!

Last post by 64MCI - June 29, 2026, 05:59:15 AM

Hello again!

I got home from a trip yesterday and before moving my bus to it's normal parking spot, I got an air leak that won't allow the bus to build air pressure.

This is the view in front of the rear axle on my MC5. First question, is the blue assembly/part the inversion valve?


Here is the spot that is leaking all my air.


Assuming it is the inversion valve, I've read some folks rebuild them and some replace the whole thing. What say you?

Thanks!

#95

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Front Air Bags

Last post by 64MCI - June 29, 2026, 05:43:24 AM

The OEM you remove all the rubber and there is HEX shape to remove,some you remove the rubber and weld a nut to remove the stop,it can turn into a job good luck

Thanks! I removed the scraps of rubber that were left on mine and there is a nut-ish shaped bolt head on top, but it only has 2 flat sides. It feels like it's going to round over when I put a wrench on it, but I guess I'll give it a go and see what happens. If it rounds, then I go the welded nut route. Thanks again!

#96

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Front Air Bags

Last post by luvrbus - June 26, 2026, 02:54:52 PM

I removed the passenger side front wheel and got the 2 air bags replaced on that side. It wasn't too bad.

I also need to replace that axle bump stop, and is stuck pretty bad on the MC5, there is no nut underneath. based on the new bump stop, it appears to be just a threaded stud with the rubber bumper on top. any tricks for removing those? I've got some penetrating oil on it, but i'm not sure if it's even getting to the stud.

The OEM you remove all the rubber and there is HEX shape to remove,some you remove the rubber and weld a nut to remove the stop,it can turn into a job good luck

#97

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Front Air Bags

Last post by 64MCI - June 26, 2026, 07:51:12 AM

I removed the passenger side front wheel and got the 2 air bags replaced on that side. It wasn't too bad.

I also need to replace that axle bump stop, and is stuck pretty bad on the MC5, there is no nut underneath. based on the new bump stop, it appears to be just a threaded stud with the rubber bumper on top. any tricks for removing those? I've got some penetrating oil on it, but i'm not sure if it's even getting to the stud.

#98

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: 8D batteries

Last post by freds - June 25, 2026, 12:33:11 PM

It's not an 8D but I priced a battery for a friend that his Chevy Duramax pickup has the stop and start feature they use an Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) the price is crazy for those, I am staying with the older stuff

The problem with the Start/Stop feature is that the vehicle has a BMS that must be reset when you change the battery, depending on vehicle something only the dealer can do. Even though you change the battery it soon marks the replacement as also bad.
 

#99

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Front Air Bags

Last post by dtcerrato - June 24, 2026, 08:44:12 PM

I remove the tire for easier access.

#100

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Front Air Bags

Last post by 64MCI - June 24, 2026, 11:26:55 AM

Hey all,

Got a leak in a front air bag on my MC5. Called Luke and got 4 new bags & associated nuts/bolts.

I haven't started removing bags yet, but wondering if you all had any tips or tricks on how to remove the old or get the new ones on? I sprayed some penetrating oil a couple days ago, so hopefully that will help.

Thanks!