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Duke 1942. Take a look at this link. Something might work and a lot less then $200.00 http://store.stepvanparts.com/COOLANT-RECOVERY-OVERFLOW-RESERVOIR-STEPVAN.HTM Rich.

Eddie, from you description it sure sound like its riveted in place. I have to remove mine from time to time to repaint the grill. Never been able to get a seal on the back surface to keep it from rusting and spreading to the front area. Rich

Interesting! This is a copy of the cover sheet that showed up on the recall. Wonder if it was reissued ?? Actia Instrument Cluster Recall Workhorse will change the repair procedures regarding recall campaign 50402-C, Actia Cluster software reprogramming effective January 2013. Below is the Update repair process: Confirm that the campaign is open in the Warranty Profile in WOW. Rich.

OJ, Did you get any service records with the coach? What was the mileage when you got the coach and what is the current mileage? Allison does recommend there TRS 295 syn for the 1000 series to extend the service intervals. 1000 MH Main filter is a Spin-On Canister – Deep Oil Pan 14.8 quarts. (14.0) L. – Shallow Oil Pan 12.7 quarts (12.0) L. You may need more fluid if you change from Dex to Syn. to flush the system and to change all the filters at that time. What one uses in there transmission really depends on factors, like how many miles you drive, (the kind of terrain and the load, how dusty the conditions) These items determine severer or nominal use. and how long one plans to keep the coach. I would think you would fall into the general category. DEX.= 50,000 mi. / 2000 hrs. / 24 months SYN. = 100,000 mi. / 4000 hrs. / 48 months. You need to decide if the cost difference is worth the return on investment. Rich.

Nick, the recall should be logged in the Workhorse records using the Vin Number. I got a feeling your unit might have fallen through the cracks !!! The campaign started in January of this year. This might be a good starting point and you might ask them about the LED intensity issue also. Workhorse Chassis Assistance: 1-877-294-6773 Rich.

Nick, Did you manage to fine the link I sent to your email box using the PM-Private Messenger? It explains how to use the mode button to access the set up tree. Rich.

Safe and Happy Trails !!! Just remember, Every day is a Good day and some will be better then others !!! Rich.

Did you get a notice regarding this recall? Actia Instrument Cluster Recall Workhorse will change the repair procedures regarding recall campaign 50402-C, Actia Cluster software reprogramming effective January 2013. Model Year 2003 vehicles and Model Year 2004 This is a software recall regarding the Brake System warning light. Rich.

zorro2kita, When you mention fading, are you referring to the intensity of the display or the light level of the cluster while driving at night? Trying to understand if its a LED display intensity level or the back lighting when you are driving at night. Be aware that tampering with the cluster can cause it to lock up and it will need to be replaced !!! Rich.

mrtfor3, Welcome to FMCA! My air intake grill is screwed in place on my older unit. Think this is a case where a picture or two could be worth 1000 words, so if you can attach a photo or two. Rich.

Parkridge, Welcome to FMCA ! I sent you a PM with some information. I hope it answers your question. Rich.

The issue regarding the length of the yellow warning at camera controlled intersection has surfaced in our area. The cameras only work as well as the software controlling them and over a 1000 tickets where issued for one of the cameras. NOT one of the drivers where aware of the Timing issue for the length of the yellow. Until a driver with the help of an attorney challenged the issue in regards to the length of the yellow. State was requested to check the system with the attorney present. The yellow was less then 1 second. law requires no less then 3 seconds. Now the the company and the city are in a legal fight over who is responsible for refunding the fees charged for the wrongfully issues tickets. A minimum of 50,000 dollars and the time and cost of removing the bad ticket from all those that received a ticket because of the technical problem; and getting the Insurance increased premium fees because of them reduced and the over charge returned, could go on for some time. The fact that the company or the city have not come to a resolution, there is a good chance the courts will order them to be turned off. I see both the good and bad side of the issue of cameras, but the the system needs the cameras to log every cycle. Print the cycle time of the lights on the picture taken. The cameras used at intersections with speeds above 30 mph. must have a flashing interval of 2 seconds for each 5 mph increase in the speed limit above 30 mph. This is needed to allow the driver, an advanced warning of the status of the intersection light and the pending red. This would extend the intersection timing and reduce the number of vehicles passing through these intersections, but the areas of the country that chose to use them, need to know there is a tradeoff. Rich.

Wounder if you could post 2 or 3 pictures of the area for the group. They use many different layouts when it comes to the structures they attach the hinge and lift supports, that pictures could help in getting a real view of the area. Rich

Ray, You might want to connect a 12 volt charging wire / circuit to the toad battery. Back feed relay and a diode to isolate the coach and toad 12 volt systems. The other item you should check into. I have a strong feeling that you 06 model year coach already comes with the extra fuse / relay box. Might be worth looking into. The one they hide in the rear area of the coaches. Should your coach have this item it gives you some convenient options. Rich.

Thanks Ray! That sure looks like the way it needs to be removed. The clearance between the frame rail and engine is 6 an 1/4 in. that is the tight spot !!! Well, along with getting ones hands, arm and a wench into the space. Thinking that I would need to drain the power steering reservoir, remove the low pressure line and hope that the high side line will move enough so the power steering pump clear the air compressor like you mentioned. There is one cooling line that runs under the area, so that water line will need to be removed. The high pressure oil feed line connectors are rusted and they are in a tight spot. That line needs to be removed. The air in and out lines need to be removed from the top area of the compressor also. Then hopefully the pump can be pulled back enough to clear the drive gear. The only other item that could be an issue is getting the top of the compressor to clear as it drops down between the engine block and frame rail. Just hope that I can find an inside space to work on it, as its already getting on the cool to cold side this far north. I do have one more shop that will look at it an give me a price. Hopefully I can get it in this coming week. Then I need to order a pump, as they are rebuilt only on request and not a stock item at the time. LOL Rich.

Well, after driving the coach to a dealer, Brett! depends work well to keep the oil contained, but it is a wee bit tight to get it wrapped. I got some feedback regarding the air compressor replacement, after having it looked at. Because of the tight area the compressor is located, I got a price for labor only and it kind of buckled my knees. With the cost of parts and labor it was close to $ 3000.00. One gets the feeling that its not a job they want to do. So I'm going to keep looking or see if one of my contacts has a hole in there shop that I could us for a few days the tackle the thing. Will start to spray the bolts with some penetrating oil and loosen things up on my own in the meantime. Rich.

This is some good information for coach owners who are into repairing there own coaches. Authorized Service Parts • Customers may perform their own service – Maintain accurate records – Does not void warranties • Genuine parts ensure quality Parts should be ordered using your chassis VIN to ensure correct parts Note: Part numbers are accurate at time of printing and subject to change without notice! http://www.accessfreightliner.com To apply for a password, Go to new fleet user. Fill out all information including chassis vin# Submit information in10 days to 2 weeks you should receive a password This will give you access to Parts Pro EZ Wiring Campaigns Recalls Literature This link will get you a copy of knowing you chassis. http://www.stallionbus.com/service/pdf/KnowingYourChassis.pdf This is a little more informative them most Knowing Your Chassis files publisher by Freightliner in the regards to service intervals and part numbers. 2007 chassis maintenance manual link. http://www.rvtechlibrary.com/chassis/fliner2007_XC_maint_manual.pdf Changing power steering fluid link http://www.tiffinrvnetwork.com/crusingator/P/P-061.pdf Rich

This filter is often missed when changing the fuel filters on freightliner chassis, so to clarify its location and the replacement number the following information should be helpful. ISB-02 In-Line Fuel Filter/Strainer Cummins ISB-02 engines have an in-line fuel filter/strainer along with the fuel water separator. The Filter/Strainer is a 104 micron filter used to screen large contaminates from the fuel tank to the fuel system lift pump. Located on left side frame rail behind the rear axle, near the transmission and is hard to see because it is small and black in color. This fuel strainer can become clogged and cause the engine to have poor performance and loss of power. Or worse case, deprive the engine of enough fuel that it shuts down completely. The part number is RAI 025RAC10 and can be purchased through any Freightliner dealer. In Line Strainer==== Racor RAI-025RAC1 Fuel strainer may be located in one of two positions: 1) Inside the left frame rail just behind the engine near the transmission. 2) Located inside a cushion clip, mounted off the left side of the engine. It hangs just below the frame rail. Fuel strainer is black in color, just less than 5in. long. Rich.

Rich746, Welcome to FMCA! The way each state taxes a motorthome or not depends on the state of residence. Some tax personal property like RV's on value each year as they depreciate. Other states just charge a registration fee. So one needs to look at there state and local tax laws to know how its handled, to fine the best way to address the issue. Rich.

Bluebrids, Have a question for you. Does the Jeep your looking at have there new 9 speed transmission? Been reading where they are having some software issues with the system and are way behind in getting them out to the dealers. Rich.

Len, Thanks for posting the answer!! Now we are all a little smarter! Hum!! Now can I remember what filling cabinet I put it in !! LOL Rich.

Hi Scott! Welcome to FMCA. There is and added fuse / relay box starting around the year your coach was built. They are wired into the chassis electrical system by Coach builder is most cases. The common location(s) are in the pods just behind the rear wheels, passenger side, but some are on the drivers side. They can be in the one just in front of the wheels. Kind of depends on the floor plans in most cases. Its generally gray in color with a smoky gray cover. There is often a decorative cover over the box and that is what makes them hard to find. There could be a very inconspicuous label right next to the area. Its like a treasure hunt no one planed on !!! Calling the coach manufacture with the Fin / Coach number could prove fruitful. Rich.

Its well after 5:00 and no returned calls from any of the dealers, regarding my question of whether I should drive the coach or not with the oil leak that appeared in may air compressors main casting. LOL Rich.

One is always learning! I just looked over some Chassis air system drawings and noticed that they had a PPV(Preset Pressure Valve) in the air ride supply system. The Pressure setting on the valve feeding air to the ride height system was 65 LBS. This system does not have ping tanks in the ride height system. So now I'm going to have to see if this is the new norm on systems with out ping tanks. There are drawing without ping tanks that run the same pressures that my setup has. Now, I was sure that the ride height pressure on my chassis is running at 120 PSI / the compressor governor is set at 125psi. and the pressure gauge on the air supply for the ride height varies from 90 to 120psi as the pressure in the secondary air tank changes with demand. Rich.

Thanks Ray, I wish that is what it was, cleaned and pressure washed the area. Then let it set for a few days. The line stayed dry, but the casting is dripping out a rust hole in the bottom. Rich.