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Brazel's RV Performance · 11-21-2008, 01:54 PM

That part # is just a replacement donut gasket...

stearn · 11-21-2008, 06:03 PM

That's right they said that was the replacement, and the fix.

The new ones are supposed to be different than the originals ???

stearn · 04-10-2009, 05:21 PM

You were right JON BRAZEL, I'm on my way home after wintering in Fla. Guess what I have an exaust leak coming from the drivers side donut. I tried to tighten , bolts were tight. I,m hoping it will make it home without getting to loud, still got another 800 miles.

Airshow · 04-23-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JonBrazel

Yes this is a pretty normal condition on WH chassis'. If you are not experiencing any exhaust leaks from this donut gasket but it still moves around a bit, workhorse does not consider this a problem. In some extreme cases we have welded a cross brace between the two pipes to help add rigidity to the system but over time this could lead to a cracked exhaust pipe from metal fatigue. Hope this helps!

Just had both donuts replaced and the cross brace added to my 04 Vacationer because they were both loose, with the left side leaking.
p/n 15170285 @ $62.50 each
R&R and weld x-brace $187.50
Total $312.60

stearn · 04-24-2009, 06:23 AM

Looks like I was told a story the first time I had the donuts replaced. I am now told workhorse doesn't have a fix. They did offer a different tork setting to try. I'm thinking if the problem persits, I will check into a set of headers, hopefully some would be available.

mfire1339 · 04-24-2009, 09:02 AM

When my 8.1 engine was replaced at 18,000. miles they put new workhorse donuts in. One side lasted 1,200. miles. Went to Napa in Mistic Conn. Matched it with a thicker one they had. Been trouble free for 12,000. miles. And no loosness. The Napa part cost $7.

Mike

DriVer · 04-24-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stearn

Looks like I was told a story the first time I had the donuts replaced. I am now told workhorse doesn't have a fix.

stearn, May I please ask who at Workhorse said that they do not have a fix for the exhaust leak at the donut connection?

Thanks.

DriVer · 04-24-2009, 01:47 PM

Please consider joining our iRV2.com Workhorse Owner group:

Workhorse Owner Group

I believe the numbers are 57 and counting! Be known as a Workhorse Chassis Owner. That line will show up below your screen name.

stearn · 04-24-2009, 02:32 PM

The service mgr at the place I have our MH to be repaired, said he talked to someone at workhorse. I had told him I thought workhorse had fix for this problem. The shop where it's at is an authorized wh repair shop. What ever that's worth!

bruceh · 04-28-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mfire1339

When my 8.1 engine was replaced at 18,000. miles they put new workhorse donuts in. One side lasted 1,200. miles. Went to Napa in Mistic Conn. Matched it with a thicker one they had. Been trouble free for 12,000. miles. And no loosness. The Napa part cost $7.

Mike

Do you by any chance have the NAPA part #?

I just had my donuts replaced about two weeks ago and I now have an exhaust leak. I don't know yet if the donut is the problem, will be diagnosing today.

Thanks,

Bruce