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 have the UltraPower upgrade and am now approaching 90,000 miles with zero problems and most of those miles in the Western mountains with a toad. I have 60,000+ with the UltraPower.
I have heard of some these engines having problems and it is usually traced to a bad MAF. When they replaced the short block for this person I'll bet they used the same MAF.
Have him contact Jon Brazel at Brazels RV Performance and he will explain to the mechanic the problem, and the correct fix.
This is not a problem that creeps up on a regular basis but it is a problem that has been caused before by mechanics that cannot recognize, or know how to diagnose, a bad $80 MAF.
I have heard of some these engines having problems and it is usually traced to a bad MAF. When they replaced the short block for this person I'll bet they used the same MAF.
Have him contact Jon Brazel at Brazels RV Performance and he will explain to the mechanic the problem, and the correct fix.
This is not a problem that creeps up on a regular basis but it is a problem that has been caused before by mechanics that cannot recognize, or know how to diagnose, a bad $80 MAF.
