Engine Access from Inside Coach

[rfg9585]

is PB Blaster a good oil to use?

[wolfe10]

Originally Posted by rfg9585

is PB Blaster a good oil to use?

Just fine. Have removed two exhaust manifolds over the last 20 years, one on a Caterpillar 3116, one of a Cummins ISL. By soaking the bolts and being GENTLE/working them, have never broken a bolt.

[Dutchstar411]

Originally Posted by rfg9585

Quickly ran into obstacle. Looking from engine side looks like the panel maps to the raised area on the inside. But can't find and bolts holding the inside raised area down and can't get my breaker bar underneath edge to pry up without a LOT of force. Inside the closet will not come up without damage. Will continue pondering approach and hoping continued direction from this thread.

Either use a strong magnet to see if you can locate those bolts or pull back the carpet on one end to see if they are there.

New... check corners under carpet on raised floor, about a few inches in on both sides. On yours, the corner on the raised wood will be where the engine door ends. Not the complete lenght of that raised floor.

[rfg9585]

Nice trick! Found this in seconds.... 2 phillips head bolts flush into the carpet. removed and access granted!!

[rfg9585]

Thanks to all you folks for your guidance!!!!

[harleychief]

Here’s a very simple tip to finding the screws that hold the access panel use a strong magnet. Run it around the perimeter of the hatch. On my 08 MADP I believe it’s 8 screws that hold it down.