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Simplysmn

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  1. I feel your pain on that one.  I  was using our 2000 Diplomat to move across country and we broke down in Gallup NM. And the shop broke it off in my pocket.I  bought the pump for 6400. With core charges and sent it to him and he said 2500 for installation. It ended up being 5700. He claimed he had 33 hrs in it .sad to say I had to pay it.

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  2. Ok just a update. I found the pump with core it's going to be 4600.00 that is with a 1600.00 core charge. But it's going to take 10 days to get it. So with his 2500 dollar install fee it's not going to be that bad. Just wanted to say thank you for the replies and information. I  found it through a buddy who works for a mobile mechanic company. I will update you once I  pick it up and get it back to Tennessee. 

  3. 12 hours ago, JDCrow said:

    That’s awesome!

    My intention was not to be a jerk, but I’ll pass on what I recently learned;

    The more info you can give, in the beginning, they quicker ones here can help. 
     

    The engine displacement for instance. I threw out 8.3, another said his coach of the same vintage as yours had a 5.9. 
     

    A few responses back and forth, and you see where we are at. 
     

    I’m sorry about your pump. A plus is I believe is a CAPS 1, which is easier on the wallet then the CAPS 2

    Please keep this thread going so us here and any in the future can get an idea of the problem you are having and the solution/cost.

    Safe travels 

    JD

    No Sir your not a Jerk nor would I ever think that. Your just replying to a post .you don't know my background. But it's all good. I appreciate your help. So far what I have learned is the pump is a Caps pump but it is also 6000.00 from 1 shop and I am still trying to find it cheaper. 

  4. 9 hours ago, MurrayD said:

    Send an email to rvsupport@revrvgroup.com with your motorhome serial number and they will provide you with all the serial numbers for your engine and all components, paint codes, build sheet. I just received mine today.

    My problem is I am in Tennessee and the coach is in New Mexico. At a repair shop. I  did some calling around yesterday and found out the pump number. So I have that now. I am going to do some calling today to see if I can locate the pump. 

    14 hours ago, JDCrow said:

    My point exactly. And yes I assumed. 8.3, but if OP doesn’t know, my heart goes out to them for this. 

    Good thing is I  have done enough work on the coach that I know for a fact it's a 8.3 and after digging around enough yesterday I found the shop that was contacted to get the quote .I  have the pump information now. 

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  5. Sounds like the fool we ran into in Indiana. Calls himself a mechanic but had never seen a diesel pusher motorhome before. And tried to charge me a Grand to change my Alternator. And I bought the parts. What he did was see the Motorhome and he saw Dollar signs. Unfortunately there are some Shady people out there. But remember that Karma will work wonders on them. I  feel your pain. I  am a mechanic but I am in a wheelchair and can't do everything I use to do. 

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  6. 21 hours ago, snoracer said:

    Simplysmn I have the Cummins ISL400 8.9l 

    Rick A,  Thanks for the link to your checklist.  It's exactly what I was looking for. 

     

    How do you like it?  We just ordered a 2023 Newmar  and I know Cummins pretty well but have never had any experience with the newer engines. We got the 450hp version of the 8.9 and a 6 sp Trans. 

    Thank you for the reply 

    Val 

  7. Pre check is everything you would do for A gas Coach but then add oil,and radiator level. If your in cold climate you might have to turn the key on and wait for the wait to start light to go out. Then it will fire off. You also have to let it idle long enough to get the air system to  operating pressure. Other then that you will enjoy it Better than a gas Coach. Because you don't have the engine noise right next to you. Best bet is drive it around to get use to it. 

    Happy Travels! 

    Also what engine do you have? 

  8. Don't feel bad. We bought a 2000 monoco diplomat 38d in 2020 did  more maintenance than you could imagine  new exhaust manifold, water pump, all hoses, new transmission lines, had 26,000 miles on it. Did a quick trip to Arizona coach ran great. June of 21 we were going to make a trip to the East Coast. Left Southern California made it to 35 miles East of Flagstaff Arizona. Pulled onto the off ramp  .went to take off from the stop sign and lost all forward gears. Ended up getting towed back to Flagstaff and 3.5 weeks later and $10,875.00 we had a new transmission Ended up we had lost the C3 clutches in the transmission. We continued on our trip and had a great time. But things Happen. 

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