Need shop recommendation

thomasinnv · March 30, 2018, 07:38:20 PM

So it's most likely not "just" a head job, but more likely an inframe at the least?

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luvrbus · March 30, 2018, 07:42:14 PM

Quote from: thomasinnv on March 30, 2018, 07:38:20 PM
So it's most likely not "just" a head job, but more likely an inframe at the least?

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You could get lucky but 12.7 series 60 are so cheap now if the 11.1 needs more than head work replace the 11.1

thomasinnv · March 31, 2018, 12:26:18 PM

My wife and i have discussed our options and feel that it would be the wisest course of action to simply abandone any plans for repairs on the 11.1 and look for a low mileage 12.7 to put in it's place. I have a lead on a recently overhauled unit with around 80k on it for around 7k.

I also know where there is a DL3 with a 12.7 in it in Mohave Valley AZ. Wonder if he would miss it?

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thomasinnv · March 31, 2018, 12:32:43 PM

I'm trying to come up with some ball park ideas on the r&r. Anyone know the flat rate number of hours for removel and installation of the 60 series in the D series MCI?

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Dave5Cs · March 31, 2018, 06:59:35 PM

If its the one I am thinking of you better be able to run when "the persuader" comes walking out with him when they catch you. Not a good story will come from that.... Would like to be there to watch though,,,..... LOL

thomasinnv · April 01, 2018, 09:09:44 AM

Quote from: Dave5Cs on March 31, 2018, 06:59:35 PM
If its the one I am thinking of you better be able to run when "the persuader" comes walking out with him when they catch you. Not a good story will come from that.... Would like to be there to watch though,,,..... LOL

Clifford is a big teddy bear. You think if I asked real nice he wouldn't mind? Lol. Seriously though Sonja is a sweet lady but I would not want to be the one to cross her.

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Scott & Heather · April 01, 2018, 07:59:21 PM

Sorry about the engine issues...bums me out for you. Seems to be par for the course with our buses. I'm driving mine much less this year than the last two. I put nearly 20,000 miles on last year. This year, I'm hoping to keep it under 5,000. I put way too much $$$ into mine last year. And now I have a trans electronic issue. Always something. I wish toyota made a bus lol. Might be half way reliable.

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chessie4905 · April 02, 2018, 04:22:13 AM

92 Toyotas with that many miles have issues also, especially running on salted roads😮.

luvrbus · April 02, 2018, 06:05:07 AM

Toyota does make a bus,not much of a bus though the Toyota 3.4 diesel won't get out of it's own way

Dave5Cs · April 02, 2018, 07:45:10 AM

All the Buses in Jamaica Mon were Toyota's and they were 20 passenger coaches and rattle traps.

Oonrahnjay · April 02, 2018, 09:01:12 AM

Quote from: Dave5Cs on April 02, 2018, 07:45:10 AMAll the Buses in Jamaica Mon were Toyota's and they were 20 passenger coaches and rattle traps.

Same in Peru. The buses look like the love child of a 2 pound tuna fish can mated with a portable propane tank in an Airstream trailer's nightmare. And there were usually little things -- metal body strips, bits of insulation, odd wires, etc. -- hanging off under the body.

thomasinnv · April 02, 2018, 03:04:30 PM

Pulled the trigger on a low mile reliabuilt 12.7 out of a D4000 with service documentation and one year warranty. Comes fully loaded less starter and alternator. The nice guy that was going to do the swap backed out literally 5 minutes before I was set to pay for the engine. Fortunately I was able to locate another shop just a few miles from me that is happy to take the work.

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