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RNC523
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Anyone out there have engine work on their class A gasser? How long did it take the shop to pull the engine? How long for the rebuild on a short or long block? Just asking as we have no idea what might be a "normal" time frame. We are heading toward week 3 with not much progress in either direction. If it were a planned repair we might be more patient, but we were traveling so we are waiting away from home. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
'07 Allegro Open Road

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msmith1199
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spadoctor wrote:
A member just posted the replacement he and his wife did around Christmas....I suggest a manufacturers long block. As for time....any good shop should have it out within 8 to 12 hours....and 16 to put back in and button up


I was going to say just this. If they would put two guys on it and let them work it should only take a couple of days. Assuming they are actively working, then the only delay should be in waiting for parts.

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rgatijnet1
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You may contact your roadside assistance carrier and explain the situation to them. They may agree to move your vehicle to another shop or pressure this shop if CoachNet, or whoever you did use, chose this shop for repair.

hershey
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If it has gone into days already and the engine is still in the MH, they facility is just using your engine work as fill in work. They tinker with it when they have nothing else to do. Time to have a real sit down talk with the owner and vent your frustrations and discuss his future intentions.
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tinkerer
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I knew a fellow who had to get his V10 Fords pulled. He opted for a Ford dealership who worked on RV's and he paid more per hour but was amazed how they went to town on on the job as it was not a learning experience for them.;)

RLS7201
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RNC523,

I had the 460 out of my ol Bounder in 8 days with a little help from a buddy. It came out the front. At 72, I don't work hard 8 hour days. I did this at home on my RV pad with a well equipped tool box, cherry picker & engine stand. Reasonably equipped for a DIYer bit not as equipped as a professional shop.
The shop doing your work is dragging their feet (or a$$).

Richard
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Gjac
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What engine do you have? What happened to it? How do you know the whole engine needs replacement?

Jeffslock
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Explorer
Don't know what year model or chassis you have. I had a 454 replaced in my 92 HR and the work took about two weeks. Just had a 350 replaced in my 93 Class B van and it took a month.
A lot depends on how things come apart and what the availability of parts is. Sometimes there is more involved than just replacing the engine.
I would ask lots of questions and stay involved in the process. Feel free to give me shout if you have questions about what they are telling you.
Good Luck
Jeff

outofplace
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RNC523 wrote:
Anyone out there have engine work on their class A gasser? How long did it take the shop to pull the engine? How long for the rebuild on a short or long block? Just asking as we have no idea what might be a "normal" time frame. We are heading toward week 3 with not much progress in either direction. If it were a planned repair we might be more patient, but we were traveling so we are waiting away from home. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks


Is it a warranty job or you paying? How long has it been in the shop or should I say when did the pull it in to start the work. I would think after 3 weeks, if went in right away, they should have a game plan on what your motor needs and what route needs to be taken.
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hanko
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you need to talk to turbojimmy, he did an engine swap a year or so ago. 454 in an allegro I think
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azrving
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If you are heading toward week 3....... who decided the engine is bad? Just curious and like to start at the beginning of the story. What was it doing? Knocking?

X2 on the Spadoctor.

rgatijnet1
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The problem with any mechanical work being done while on the road is finding a shop that has the proper equipment. If you are at a small ill equipped shop with minimal equipment and staff, you are going to sit there longer.
If the block has to be removed, the shop with the proper equipment could drop it out the bottom while a shop that can't do that has to deal with taking it out the top, and maybe through the windshield, which will probably take longer.
This is a tough call and there really is not way to predict what it will take to complete the job, especially if you do not know what has to be done.

spadoctor
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A member just posted the replacement he and his wife did around Christmas....I suggest a manufacturers long block. As for time....any good shop should have it out within 8 to 12 hours....and 16 to put back in and button up

gbopp
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Last fall a forum member posted the progress of his replacement of a Ford 460 engine in his Bounder motorhome.

Here's The Post. Maybe it will help you figure out what's happening with your replacement.

Possibly, you could PM him and he could give you more specifics?

RNC523
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They have not determined anything yet. The engine is mostly still in the rig. lots of pieces laying around though. Really don't have a warm and fuzzy feeling about any of it. And yes they are looking at all the "extras" like the stater and such. I guess if the parts are the long end of the wait it might be summer before we move on. (trying to smile) thanks for the reply
'07 Allegro Open Road

“When you come to the end of your rope,“ :R tie a knot and hang on.” :B -Franklin D Roosevelt: