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Re: CAT C7 Engine Maintanence
Scott, Small world......... as I was going to reach out to you soon regarding my upcoming project. I found your posts on another board. First I am going to get my codes pulled to see what happened on my way down south. Then in the garage up on blocks. Yes thanks for the correction about the grease-able fan bearing. Again hope its ok to get in touch with you about my project. Thanks, Joe683Views0likes0CommentsRe: CAT C7 Engine Maintanence
I am in sort of the same situation as you we own a 2006 CAT C-7 from new. After being towed, A real eye opener, on our last trip and a lot of research I believe I am due for a radiator and air cooler removal and cleaning. while out all new belts and hoses, new regulators (thermostats) air filter and air dryer also the fan hub bearing will be replaced with a grease-able one. belt idler bearings replace, water pump checked for end play ETC. Over the years I did air dryer change outs along with air filter trans fluid and filters ETC. All to say I thought I was doing good with maintenance. But I was avoiding the stuff behind the rear radiator. Hope you have changed out your air filter. also your 2004 has the grease-able fan bearing. Check your "blow-off" oil tube make sure the end is below the bottom of the radiator. I am going over this motorhome chassis head to toe Stop by in 4 weeks and we will do both together. LOL PM me if you want to discuss more about what I found online about all the weak points on our rigs. Thanks Joe665Views0likes0CommentsRe: Having our 2006 Phaeton Seal-Tech leak tested
It was a mobile tech Thats what I wanted so I could be on the roof as the test was being done. a local shop would not let me on the roof. It was $325.00 I was hoping $200-$250 It took 2 hours. But now I know our camper is not a leaker you do not want to know you have a leak when the water is dripping on your head. Time to find out is long before you see damage on your ceilings and walls thanks Joe280Views0likes0CommentsRe: Having our 2006 Phaeton Seal-Tech leak tested
So after we hook up the Seal Tech machine and start spraying the soapy solution on all windows, doors and roof we find only 4 small bubble areas on some parts of the side outs and front door no bubbles on the roof so happy about that. I believe the Seal-Tech machine is the only way to tell if a opening is present. The 2006 year tiffin Phaetons have the separate metal radius in the roof from new. 2007 is the year that the roof had a change. Went to Red bay 3 years ago for the wet bay replacement and the slide out floor was and still is fine. I am very happy that when we tested the roof that it did not show any leaks. Will do this test in 2 years thanks Joe278Views0likes0CommentsHaving our 2006 Phaeton Seal-Tech leak tested
We realized that if DH (me) wants to retire early, next April at 57 Y.O. A new motorhome may never happen. So its more important then ever that our current 11 year old Phaeton does not have any leaks or any small area of compromised sealant. I have a mobile RV tech with a seal-tech machine showing up tomorrow morning. Our Phaeton has been stored inside since day one and I wash and wax the roof 1 time a year, as I wash the roof I am always looking at the condition of the sealants. Is it possible that I will not see any air bubbles on the roof when the inside is pressurized? I hope so. Has anyone had this test done and been 100% bubble free? Please let me know of your experience with a Seal-Tech test. Thanks, Cyndy and Joe1.6KViews0likes6Comments
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