Detriot Deisel 8V71 engine coolant in oil broke down in Central Florida

[redbus]

And this is why some of us are just lurkers. Too much bickering on this board.

[Busted Knuckle]

  Oh, our poor man blew a gasket in Podunk. Can we fix it, no we cant. And why even flippin bother. He was a fool for asking before he hit the send button. Why even do an inspection. The antifreeze already corroded his bearings, it happened in a Nanosecond. Doesnt matter if they look okay, the engine is junk because "they" said so. The blocks cracked, the heads are junk, probably got a split liner. If you even bother to try fixing it your a fool. Mechanics? what are they? Parts replacers my friend, this is the 21st century, get with the program.

  Mechanic: short for R&R. Used to mean Repair and Replace, but modern meaning is Remove and Replace. Repairs are never to be made, otherwise the rebuilders would be out of work. R&R not to be confused with resting while on the clock, though that may apply.

  The poor guy came here for help and all y'all can offer is put in a new engine or find a different Bus? Really? Thats the best help you can muster?

  You really think there is lightyears difference between engines? The basic technology is well over 100 years old. Its really NOT rocket science.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plain_bearing

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbitt_(metal)

  My only interest was to help save the guy a fortune. Im a mechanic, I fix things. Apparently those services are no longer needed.

  Adios.

Well if you buckle under pressure that easily and pick up your toys and go home, all I got to say to you is ADIOS!
Thread after thread you jump in and undermine the pros and amateurs alike that have been there done that and tell everyone how you did it, or would do it and that what those who have done it repeatedly know nothing!
It's always "whatever you did I did it better, or that's not the way to do it, here's how it should be done.

I myself nor anyone else on this board is 100% perfect, but the difference is we know it.

The one man who knows more about DETROITS and buses in general gets on here thread after thread and gives his opinion & advice willingly and free. And every time he does someone always ALWAYS tries to prove him wrong or make him prove what he already knows from yrs of experience. (that's why we lost some others who DID KNOW IT ALL, and yet 1 or 2 still lurk but seldom post because of naysyaers getting on their nerves)!)

He's had some very good friends who were as professional and knowledgeable as he is try to help us but they finally gave up and left over the same hassles.

I say if you can't take lessons from one that's been there done that and get yer panty's all wadded up when called out so be it and have a great day!
  BK 

[Van]

This guy is most certainly a troll, He/they come and go under so many different names sometimes it is hard to keep up with Him/them, but in the end all the posts come together to reveal the original Blank, pickle, clown (stomp, stomp!) poster etc, and his original intent is obvious, it doesn't take long before he/they slip up to reveal themselves

My apologies once again to the good members of this board, apparently a little spring cleaning was in order. My best to the Lord family.


 Much L/R
  Van    

[Scott & Heather]

good riddance. We said a prayer for you guys! Please do let us know the outcome...don't leave us hanging on a thread! (lol) haha...sorry. Pun intended.

[LordFamily]

Yes, we'll let you know the outcome!
We've been in full time ministry for the last ten years and have seen the Good LORD do some great things in our last two buses (GMC and Prevost H5-60)
But this time so far we sense a peace and a release....
Have a great day!

[redbus]

Good post BK

[RickB]

Lord family,

My wife kids and I have logged over 60k miles traveling from Church to Church and playing basically everywhere they'd let us play just like you folks. I don't have bunks but I have a bus that sleeps 5-6 comfortably with an 8v71. We are checking if it's okay with our insurance guy and if it is, and,  if you'd be willing to do all the necessary legal mumbo jumbo (since you're traveling and "making" money using the bus you'd have to have the proper insurance, licensing etc.) we'd be willing to lend you our bus until you are able to get yours sorted out.

send me a PM and I'll give you my number to discuss further.

Rick

[LordFamily]

Wow!  What an offer... I'll contact you.
Thanks! PTL!

[John316]

Wow!  What an offer... I'll contact you.
Thanks! PTL!

I will 2nd that. What an offer! Rick, bless you brother.

[Seayfam]

Wow!
Rickb you are a good man, this country needs more folks like you.
God bless

[Kevinmc5]

Rick

God bless you and your family!

That's how this broad works and stays alive. Thanks for turning a bad thread into one that is blessed

Kevin

[Bill 340]

Rick you should think about running for president,       that's a TRUE American,

[Oonrahnjay]

    This decision makes me think that there was some pretty severe damage inside the engine.  What did you/the mechanic find when you got in there?  Getting info like this helps us all for when (if???) we have to make similar decisions.  Thanks,  BH   NC   USA

[Scott & Heather]

Another shout-out for Rick and this board. And yes, still would love to know the gory details on the engine damage.

[hargreaves]

Hey Kevin, had a good laugh at your spelling mistake  LOL         Gerry