Breakdown Information
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RV particulars: gulfstream sunstream 8270
Driveline (Engine, Transmission): 454, turbo 350
Miles: 63k
Year: 86
Break Down Description: after driving down I-75s we stopped at Bush gardens for a day of fun. backing in to a spot in the rv over flow lot. i lost all steering.
Symptoms: Rag joint had torn. or so we thought was the only problem.
Effect: ability to steer
Cause: battery acid had leaked down on the the frame where the steering gear box connects to the frame. and ate it all up causing it to tear the rag joint and pull the frame out.
Outcome: having the cross member replaced and realigned.
Driveline (Engine, Transmission): 454, turbo 350
Miles: 63k
Year: 86
Break Down Description: after driving down I-75s we stopped at Bush gardens for a day of fun. backing in to a spot in the rv over flow lot. i lost all steering.
Symptoms: Rag joint had torn. or so we thought was the only problem.
Effect: ability to steer
Cause: battery acid had leaked down on the the frame where the steering gear box connects to the frame. and ate it all up causing it to tear the rag joint and pull the frame out.
Outcome: having the cross member replaced and realigned.
