Workhorse 8.1 engine problem/history
Two years ago a friend with an 06 35' Winnebago with approximately 35k miles had two pistons with holes burned through. A short block was installed. Last week, about 8k miles since it was replaced, it...
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I recall a few years back a post by the rep from Redlands RV.. Redlands is one of the Ultra Power upgrade dealers.
They had, as I recall, half a dozen 8.1's come in with the kind of damage you cit, all of "Warranty age">> Half of them had the Ultra Power Upgrade, half were "STOCK" Workhorse warranted the half that were Stock. but blamed UP for the other half.. (Redlands took care of 'em)
I had a different issue with my 8.1.. Due to an external issue (not an engine fault) IT went BOOM, turned into a "V-6" and sized (Mechanic said there was no evidence of the last two pistons.. I thought there was but he says there was not. Oh well, don't matter) The new engine ..... Purrs like kitten. (And roars like lion going up hills... Just like the old one before the disaster).
They had, as I recall, half a dozen 8.1's come in with the kind of damage you cit, all of "Warranty age">> Half of them had the Ultra Power Upgrade, half were "STOCK" Workhorse warranted the half that were Stock. but blamed UP for the other half.. (Redlands took care of 'em)
I had a different issue with my 8.1.. Due to an external issue (not an engine fault) IT went BOOM, turned into a "V-6" and sized (Mechanic said there was no evidence of the last two pistons.. I thought there was but he says there was not. Oh well, don't matter) The new engine ..... Purrs like kitten. (And roars like lion going up hills... Just like the old one before the disaster).
