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04-28-2017, 09:45 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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The shaft was cast. There was a hole, air pocket in the shaft. and this is the reason for the shear.
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Travelling with my wife Rita, and our Havanese Ambre, in our 2008 Winnebago/Itasca Latitude 39W, Workhorse UFO R26 Chassis, GM Vortec 8.1, Allison 6 spd. and 2016 Chev. Equinox LT in tow.
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04-28-2017, 09:53 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NCY-UFO
Good news. Coach is 100% up and running. They reprogramed and light is out. I should be on the road heading North, back to Canada, later today.
Thank you Brothers for all your help over the last 2 months.
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I spoke to soon. What a nightmare for 2 months. I drove 100 miles North, and the brake warning lights came on. I have to return to Daytona on Monday. I am tearing my hair out.
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Travelling with my wife Rita, and our Havanese Ambre, in our 2008 Winnebago/Itasca Latitude 39W, Workhorse UFO R26 Chassis, GM Vortec 8.1, Allison 6 spd. and 2016 Chev. Equinox LT in tow.
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05-11-2017, 05:25 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Coach is Home
Well I am finally back home in Canada with new engine and components and HCU/ECM.  Had a few glitches before able to roll out from the shop in Daytona. Ran well for the 1300 mile trip.
Brake warning lights sometimes came on but did not effect any operations. I found that if I switched off ignition, then started back up it would clear.
I am living with it.
The service manager said I should use premium gas 91/93 in the 8.1. Do you agree? I always used 87 before...
Thanks for help and feedback over this drawn out saga....
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Travelling with my wife Rita, and our Havanese Ambre, in our 2008 Winnebago/Itasca Latitude 39W, Workhorse UFO R26 Chassis, GM Vortec 8.1, Allison 6 spd. and 2016 Chev. Equinox LT in tow.
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05-11-2017, 06:28 AM
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Glad you made it back safe and sound. Did they use synthetic oil in your new engine?
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05-11-2017, 07:43 AM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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Thank you for the update they are important for those who may do a search of the subject in the future.
I'm thinking higher octane fuel would be an additional un needed expense in operation costs.
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05-11-2017, 11:26 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Noel,
Diane and I are very glad you and your coach are now safely back home. I take it you got the jack issue solved. Keep in touch and check in here at IRV2 as well. If anyone solves that HCU alarm issue, and others are having it after replacing the HCU, and a fix is found, it will be posted here real fast I can tell you. Unless there is something different about your new engine, I don't see a need for higher octane gas myself. Now, when you can get it without ethanol, that would be a big plus. IMHO
Derrick.
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05-12-2017, 05:56 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -Gramps-
Noel,
Diane and I are very glad you and your coach are now safely back home. I take it you got the jack issue solved. Keep in touch and check in here at IRV2 as well. If anyone solves that HCU alarm issue, and others are having it after replacing the HCU, and a fix is found, it will be posted here real fast I can tell you. Unless there is something different about your new engine, I don't see a need for higher octane gas myself. Now, when you can get it without ethanol, that would be a big plus. IMHO
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Jacks: Tied up all jacks with zip ties for drive home. Removed the offending 10 ft. hose, and took it to a place near me that makes them up in less than 10 mins. Installed it, and it took 4.5 qts fluid to get the tank back up to level.
I sure made a mess of that KOA site in St. Augustine. 
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Travelling with my wife Rita, and our Havanese Ambre, in our 2008 Winnebago/Itasca Latitude 39W, Workhorse UFO R26 Chassis, GM Vortec 8.1, Allison 6 spd. and 2016 Chev. Equinox LT in tow.
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05-12-2017, 07:15 AM
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I replaced my HCU in Jan 2017. The brake warning lights came on twice after the replacement( one month time frame), but after I shut the vehicle off and restarted it they went out. I know wait for all the lights and sounds to go off before I start it. It's been 2,300 miles with no problems as of 5/12/2017.
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05-13-2017, 04:53 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AussieRv
Glad you made it back safe and sound. Did they use synthetic oil in your new engine?
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They used regular 10W30 oil, and did this twice. But said I should use full synthetic at next change.
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Travelling with my wife Rita, and our Havanese Ambre, in our 2008 Winnebago/Itasca Latitude 39W, Workhorse UFO R26 Chassis, GM Vortec 8.1, Allison 6 spd. and 2016 Chev. Equinox LT in tow.
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05-23-2017, 08:13 AM
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Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Some Money Back
I am receiving $1,850 in core rebates for all the work I had done on the coach. This makes the original cost of repairs a little more bearable. Thought I would share. 
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Travelling with my wife Rita, and our Havanese Ambre, in our 2008 Winnebago/Itasca Latitude 39W, Workhorse UFO R26 Chassis, GM Vortec 8.1, Allison 6 spd. and 2016 Chev. Equinox LT in tow.
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05-23-2017, 11:15 PM
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UFO Engine removal
Not sure if I understand the math. I received $3000 from my two warranties with a $5700 total invoice.Approximately $1000 of the over charges were the fault of the garage in NC. Told them the batteries are 6 months old, sparks plugs also etc but they replaced all that stuff. Said they are sorry that the made the mistake, but no credit for the error as they can't return them.Then they say there hourly rate is $95 and Jasper says we only reimburse 25 hours at $75 per hour ( I did get them up to $80 by being persistent.)
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