My Engine replacement odyssey - 1994 HR
My engine replacement odyssey has begun. I posted questions about the 460 V8 in my 1994 Holiday Rambler some time back and after much engine diagnosis and finally laboratory analysis of my crankcase oil I’ve determined that I need a new engine (Engine replacement 1992-1995 Holiday Rambler Vacationer).
Since folks online asked if I would keep them posted on my progress (several are interested in doing an engine replacement themselves) I’ve decided to start this thread. I’ll try to photo-document the hi-lights.
My first problem was finding a place to do the work. Fortunately, I have a friend who has a place in San Marcos TX with a large paved area. He’s kindly let me set up there. The 160 mile trip in my RV from Houston to San Marcos with an engine I now know is on the verge of failure was tense to say the least but the old gurl had at least one last trip left in her and I’m happy to say I’m now set up in San Marcos (I’m certain the 50 weight oil I put in the engine helped). Today I’ll be ordering a rebuilt long block engine assembly from O’Reilly Auto Parts (thank you enblethen) and while I await the 5-10 days for delivery I’ll begin the old engine removal. It’s getting frighteningly close to the arrival of hell (aka summertime) here in the Texas hill country so I’ll probably have to limit my work time to mornings.
In my 67 years I’ve done about a dozen engine replacements, however having to install from the front looks like it’ll present a whole new level of mechanical misery.
Steve
Since folks online asked if I would keep them posted on my progress (several are interested in doing an engine replacement themselves) I’ve decided to start this thread. I’ll try to photo-document the hi-lights.
My first problem was finding a place to do the work. Fortunately, I have a friend who has a place in San Marcos TX with a large paved area. He’s kindly let me set up there. The 160 mile trip in my RV from Houston to San Marcos with an engine I now know is on the verge of failure was tense to say the least but the old gurl had at least one last trip left in her and I’m happy to say I’m now set up in San Marcos (I’m certain the 50 weight oil I put in the engine helped). Today I’ll be ordering a rebuilt long block engine assembly from O’Reilly Auto Parts (thank you enblethen) and while I await the 5-10 days for delivery I’ll begin the old engine removal. It’s getting frighteningly close to the arrival of hell (aka summertime) here in the Texas hill country so I’ll probably have to limit my work time to mornings.
In my 67 years I’ve done about a dozen engine replacements, however having to install from the front looks like it’ll present a whole new level of mechanical misery.
Steve
