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Zany
May 24, 2012Explorer
Changed out the plastic coolant recovery tanks on both the Cummins ISL 400 and the Onan Genset My coach is a 2004 Safari (by Monico) - - both tanks showed some cracking near the corners and the tank on the genset was 'wet' on the bottom.
These tanks are very important inspection items, for any unit more than about 7 years old and one that most folks and even technicians don't think about. Having your coolant blow out while you're on the road will shut you down - usually at a very inconvenient time
Also had the oil and all filters replaced, then I replaced all 6 batteries (house were 5 yrs, chassis were over 8 years but still starting the unit) Cleaned out the compartment too.
Changed both windshield wipers - took awhile to find parts as they are screw on vs. clip on type - - finally at NAPA - the were almost $30 each even after a AAA discount but the previous ones lasted over 8 years.
These tanks are very important inspection items, for any unit more than about 7 years old and one that most folks and even technicians don't think about. Having your coolant blow out while you're on the road will shut you down - usually at a very inconvenient time
Also had the oil and all filters replaced, then I replaced all 6 batteries (house were 5 yrs, chassis were over 8 years but still starting the unit) Cleaned out the compartment too.
Changed both windshield wipers - took awhile to find parts as they are screw on vs. clip on type - - finally at NAPA - the were almost $30 each even after a AAA discount but the previous ones lasted over 8 years.
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