Reno area Cummins repair recommendations
I have a coolant leak that I have not been able to pin down. Hoping to get into a shop on Monday for a pressure leak test, to see if we can identify where/what is leaking. I checked RV Service Rev...
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Thanks for the input and suggestions. I picked up a proper telescoping mirror (Have a few of them, of course, they're all in my home tool box.), instead of the semi shiny piece of metal held with needle nose pliers I had used the last few times looking for a second leakage point.
Found another compression nut, on a 7/16" tube, that also attaches to the block. This came in about 6-8 aways from the first one that was leaking, and was completely out of sight without the mirror. Napa trips for a few more tools to add to my tool RV tool kit - and I think I got a few bites on the nut to get it snugged up some. No more seepage after two hours, and I'll run the engine for good warm up when the park thins out, and then recheck. Even if it does start seeping again, I feel better knowing it's not a hose about to rupture. And I suspect a real mechanic's toolbox would have the proper tools, and the shop would have a pit, to make access to firming these compression nuts up properly a simple job.
Still no clue as to what these two 7/16" tubes feed, with both of them coming into the block on the passenger side towards the front 1/3 of the block.
Will probably head out Tuesday, and then monitor the compression nuts each night when we stop. Next time it's in the shop for anything, I'll ask them properly reset these two compression nuts.
Best to all, and thanks again for the info sharing on Reno shops!
Smitty
Found another compression nut, on a 7/16" tube, that also attaches to the block. This came in about 6-8 aways from the first one that was leaking, and was completely out of sight without the mirror. Napa trips for a few more tools to add to my tool RV tool kit - and I think I got a few bites on the nut to get it snugged up some. No more seepage after two hours, and I'll run the engine for good warm up when the park thins out, and then recheck. Even if it does start seeping again, I feel better knowing it's not a hose about to rupture. And I suspect a real mechanic's toolbox would have the proper tools, and the shop would have a pit, to make access to firming these compression nuts up properly a simple job.
Still no clue as to what these two 7/16" tubes feed, with both of them coming into the block on the passenger side towards the front 1/3 of the block.
Will probably head out Tuesday, and then monitor the compression nuts each night when we stop. Next time it's in the shop for anything, I'll ask them properly reset these two compression nuts.
Best to all, and thanks again for the info sharing on Reno shops!
Smitty
