Blown Engine, 8.1l
Leaving Townsend GA yesterday for Covington GA and a Ham Fest I did not make it.. Just north of Reidsville there was a BANG, and a lot of smoke, and the engine died as I coasted to the shoulder. U...
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wa8yxm wrote:rgatijnet1 wrote:
The oil pan on my 8.1 is cast aluminum and is totally exposed. Is there any chance that road debris punctured the oil pan with even a small crack and caused the oil loss. which caused the engine problem? If it did, then the repairs would be covered with your auto insurance, less deductible.
I would have to say that is clearly possible.. Will have to have mechanic look into it when we get to it. .however he is not even willing to look at it till i have money in place. And Im still 1,000 deductible, (well 800, and they are going to give me that in a few weeks for towing).
Why not call your insurance company and tell them that you THINK this is what happened? Let them make arrangements to verify damage since the vehicle is not drivable. They can send an adjuster to you or tow the coach to another place to inspect for damage.
