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dieselclacker · 07-01-2007, 09:10 AM

I am wondering why a 2004 model has a bad compressor bearing anyway? Maybe its because of the lighter weight of the compressor as described by mrswarz in above post. I am concerned because I too have a 2004 year model coach. I also have an old Mercedes with one of those compressors "from the old days" its a GM model, circa 1976, and has near 300,000 miles of trouble free service. Still cools well and no bearing problems. So much for progress and light weight.

Dieselclacker

TandW · 07-01-2007, 09:52 AM

Somehow the newer seals get wrecked when trying to do this. So now its a dixiecup.

psyflyjohn · 07-01-2007, 10:05 AM

Well, the compressor is very small and light. It is residing in a box under my table, and I hardly notice it. Considering the cost of the new one, it's almost worth it's weight in gold ! I hope I can find a machine shop that will put a new bearing in it, so I can have a working spare.

Mahlon · 07-02-2007, 01:29 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dieselclacker:
I am wondering why a 2004 model has a bad compressor bearing anyway? <snip>

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My understanding from reading this forum is that Workhorse's compressor supplier got a bad batch of bearings in the 2003 timeframe.

MNRVer · 07-02-2007, 09:18 AM

My compressor bearing is also going out on my 2004 Newmar Scottsdale at 40m miles. It would be nice if Workhorse\GM could possibly identify if they received a bad batch of bearings and help their customers out with some kind of a discount.
Peter

psyflyjohn · 07-02-2007, 08:24 PM

Wow ! That bad batch theory is really interesting. I'd like to pursue it, since the engine portion was produced in 2003 on my unit. Any ideas how to do that?

MNRVer · 07-06-2007, 05:59 AM

I just got a quote from my local Workhorse repair facility for a new compressor. He said it would be $360.00 plus at least 2 hours labor. I just hope it all holds together for the 40 mile drive to get it to the shop. It seems to be ok as long as I have the air on.

wilanddij · 07-07-2007, 04:56 AM

The AC compressor on my 2004 W20 (build date April 2004) started making strange noises about a year ago, and it was replaced under warranty. Workhorse should have data on everything done under warranty, but I have no idea how to get them to do something with it.

RTZ6885 · 07-07-2007, 09:34 AM

Mine failed in May after talking it out of storage. Workhorse replaced it at no cost. I have 21k Miles.

RZ

MNRVer · 07-19-2007, 06:35 AM

Just an update on the cost of replacing the chassis air on my 2004 W22. The price of the compressor was $388.00 and with 2 hours of labor the total was $600.66 tax included. I had it done at my closest Workhorse shop, ABC Bus in Faribault MN.