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Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 12-01-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By BellaBo
You might check with these guys. B&M 70248 -...

You might check with these guys.

B&M 70248 - B&M Converter Lockup Controls - Overview - SummitRacing.com (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-70248/?rtype=10)
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-29-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,475
Posted By BellaBo
I bought 6 new Toyo 22" tires last year. Paid...

I bought 6 new Toyo 22" tires last year. Paid $1810 out the door. I am happy with them so far and they have a good ride. They do smell like your black water tank for awhile, but that goes away with a...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-14-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,126
Posted By BellaBo
It turns out the leak was from the bleeder valve...

It turns out the leak was from the bleeder valve on the newly replaced caliper. The new brake fluid doesn't smell like the old brake fluid used to, so it was difficult to tell if it was that or gear...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-09-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,126
Posted By BellaBo
The oil is on the inside wheel and rim.

The oil is on the inside wheel and rim.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-09-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,126
Posted By BellaBo
I watched their whole process of replacing the...

I watched their whole process of replacing the calipers and they did not remove the rotors. I'm calling in the morning to see if I can get it in this week.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-09-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,126
Posted By BellaBo
Hey DriVer, They did not remove the rotors or...

Hey DriVer,
They did not remove the rotors or resurface them. I suspect, that the seal may have failed because this wheel got very hot at one time before changing the calipers. I would think that a...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-09-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,126
Posted By BellaBo
Too bad, it's the inner seal. And the brake...

Too bad, it's the inner seal. And the brake recall has already been done.
Thanks
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-09-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,126
Posted By BellaBo
Wheel seal replacement

Anyone know the approximate cost to replace a front wheel seal? How difficult is it?
Thanks!
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-30-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,926
Posted By BellaBo
Paid $1810 out the door 7/09 for 6 - 245\75\22.5...

Paid $1810 out the door 7/09 for 6 - 245\75\22.5 TOYO's. They have been good tires so far.
The only negative is they smell like your black holding tank for quite awhile.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-25-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By BellaBo
Isn't this considered an antique/classic vehicle?...

Isn't this considered an antique/classic vehicle? I thought C.A. had an exemption to smog test on 30 year or older cars?
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-06-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,772
Posted By BellaBo
I have a Sun Voyager Atrium on a W22 (heavy). I...

I have a Sun Voyager Atrium on a W22 (heavy). I had handling problems and the first thing I got done was the caster alignment. That really helped the steering. Also got Monroe Magnum shocks (W/H...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-24-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,707
Posted By BellaBo
I had my calipers replaced there on 9/7. They did...

I had my calipers replaced there on 9/7. They did a very good job from what I could tell. They allow you in their work bays to watch. (very rare) I had them do a complete fluid flush, cost me $79.00 ...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-13-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 49,448
Posted By BellaBo
Try Alliance Coach in Wildwood Fl. It's 30 miles...

Try Alliance Coach in Wildwood Fl. It's 30 miles south of Ocala. Got mine done last week. No waiting list at the time. This is the ex-Monaco service facility. Good people.
...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-07-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,628
Posted By BellaBo
Well, If they aren't getting it now is probably...

Well, If they aren't getting it now is probably the reason they are raising the rate October 1, to $115. That's ok though. The guys with the big Monacos can afford it.:thumb:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-07-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,628
Posted By BellaBo
No, Just plain old vanilla caliper replacement...

No, Just plain old vanilla caliper replacement and 1 sensor. Their still making money charging $110/hr and paying the tech maybe $25.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-07-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,628
Posted By BellaBo
Had my brakes replaced today, YA! It did take the...

Had my brakes replaced today, YA! It did take the guy from 8am to 2pm including his lunch break. They were not going to flush the fluid, just add to replace, so I had them flush it with brand new...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-05-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,958
Posted By BellaBo
Check all your fuses under the dash and on the...

Check all your fuses under the dash and on the sidewall next to your left foot. I had a similar problem as I pulled into get service. One of the service guys came out and found a blown fuse. May have...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-04-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,628
Posted By BellaBo
Dad was 19th ARS Homestead AFB, Otis AFB, Flight...

Dad was 19th ARS Homestead AFB, Otis AFB, Flight Engineer /97's. "Mole Hole" etc... The real AF, SAC. :thumb:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-02-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,628
Posted By BellaBo
My servicer has them in stock now and even asked...

My servicer has them in stock now and even asked if I want to come in now. I set my appointment for Tuesday next week. They asked if I had a letter and I said only the original one. Didn't seem to...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-29-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 49,448
Posted By BellaBo
Silence is deafening :laugh:

Silence is deafening :laugh:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-23-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 37,513
Posted By BellaBo
Someone with a Roadmaster chassis just told me...

Someone with a Roadmaster chassis just told me they are having the same problems with the 73mm on their chassis too. I don't think this is a good cure.

I would hate to spend that kind of money...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-23-2010, 06:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
Posted By BellaBo
My M/H does the same thing with my A/C on and on...

My M/H does the same thing with my A/C on and on acceleration. After it shifts the noise continues for about 3-5 seconds then shuts off like a water or vacuum valve shuts. It has done this for...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-21-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 37,513
Posted By BellaBo
Soooo, why didn't W/H opt for these as the new...

Soooo, why didn't W/H opt for these as the new replacement brake calipers? It seems that they would be readily available and could avoid all the re- mfg. costs.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-16-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 49,448
Posted By BellaBo
Interesting:thumb:

Interesting:thumb:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-16-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 49,448
Posted By BellaBo
Driver..... I doubt any of the NHTSA people have...

Driver..... I doubt any of the NHTSA people have sat in the drivers seat with their family aboard and had a brake failure driving one of these M/H's towing a 4K toad. I think it would certainly had...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-15-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 49,448
Posted By BellaBo
If you make the decision to drive 11 tons of C**P...

If you make the decision to drive 11 tons of C**P down the highway that you "know" has a mechanical defect and are unable to stop this C**P before it runs into someone and kills them, you can count...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-14-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 49,448
Posted By BellaBo
"I pulled off the road into the campground I had...

"I pulled off the road into the campground I had NO BRAKES. The pedal went to the floor."

Same thing happened to me and now my wife won't set foot in the motorhome.:mad:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-21-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By BellaBo
I'm sure that if the truth be known, in my...

I'm sure that if the truth be known, in my experience, there are usually two sides to a story:thumb:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-21-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By BellaBo
When I called the other day to see if the W/H...

When I called the other day to see if the W/H facility that replaced my other 3 calipers was still a W/H servicer, they said no. They said Workhorse was entirely too difficult to work with so they...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-19-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By BellaBo
Thanks for clarification DriVer, I don't know why...

Thanks for clarification DriVer, I don't know why this person told me this. He is the Shop Manager and you would think he knows what he is talking about. So be it:thumb:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-19-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By BellaBo
Failed Brakes Now Repaired with New Design?

I was told today by a local W/H service that any brake failure they get in now is being replaced with "New" designed calipers, but there are not enough new ones available to start the recall...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-15-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 35,622
Posted By BellaBo
I think a $100.00 per/day per affected unit paid...

I think a $100.00 per/day per affected unit paid to the owners would get more action and help the owners feel somewhat reimbursed for their frustration, fear and loss of use of their vehicle. I care...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-05-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,271
Posted By BellaBo
"What have others experienced with soft pedal and...

"What have others experienced with soft pedal and dealer service to correct?"

This happened to me AFTER replacing 3 of the 4 calipers due to failure and the 4th one caused the problem you describe...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-26-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,466
Posted By BellaBo
If I were to buy again it would be either a W-24...

If I were to buy again it would be either a W-24 or UFO. They both offer significant features and advantages over the W22 and other W/H chassis. :thumb:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-17-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,453
Posted By BellaBo
There was a recall issued (69749) about a year or...

There was a recall issued (69749) about a year or two ago to replace the fuel retaining clip in the fuel rail to the injectors on the 8.1 to prevent possibility of fire.

You can get more info on...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-15-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,954
Posted By BellaBo
If your A/C doesn't blow cold air in "Max"...

If your A/C doesn't blow cold air in "Max" position it probably isn't the Evans valve.
The circuit breakers on the generator is a good idea. Pull off the panel covering the genset and there are two...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-15-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,453
Posted By BellaBo
Thanks for the suggestions. I have contacted...

Thanks for the suggestions. I have contacted DriVer and he is handling it for me. If that doesn't work I'll try your suggestions. :thumb:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-14-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,453
Posted By BellaBo
How do you clear fuel clip recall?

I had my fuel clip recall performed by an authorized workhorse servicer, but they don't seem to be able to clear my open item on Workhorse. I have the receipt reflecting the change and cost.

Does...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-12-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,232
Posted By BellaBo
Oldbaldy454............ I have been using a...

Oldbaldy454............
I have been using a "tractor toplink" as you describe as a trackbar for about 2 years now and it has worked great. No poly bushings or anything and can't detect any...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-06-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,642
Posted By BellaBo
Just the messenger:cool:

Just the messenger:cool:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-05-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,642
Posted By BellaBo
July arrival for "New Calipers" ????

I was at an open house today of a new dealership and servicer. The shop manager informed me the last he heard the new calipers would start arriving in July. This July!:cool:

Anyone else heard this?
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-17-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,203
Posted By BellaBo
I can confirm that my master cylinder was...

I can confirm that my master cylinder was overflowing on one side due to heat. The other side was fine. I don't know why the front half of the M/C wasn't enough too cause a firm brake, but maybe by...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-17-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,203
Posted By BellaBo
"Please forgive me for mentioning it but are/were...

"Please forgive me for mentioning it but are/were you operating the machine while being pre-warned that a failure was imminent in observing elevated temperatures?"

Driver.... Unfortunatley, I had...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-17-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,203
Posted By BellaBo
I am on a trip right now to Sebring Fl. and...

I am on a trip right now to Sebring Fl. and Lakeland. Last October I had three (3) calipers replaced due to overheated situations and melted ABS sensors. I made a trip to Orlando in December, no...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-26-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 29,834
Posted By BellaBo
"The Bosch replacement calipers were extensively...

"The Bosch replacement calipers were extensively tested with on-board recording instruments in Death Valley by Workhorse's lead engineer."

I seem to recall the UFO cooling system including the FCA...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-19-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By BellaBo
I had trouble with mine running intermittently...

I had trouble with mine running intermittently and decided it was the control switch. Took it out of the control panel and the primary wire is very heavy duty and is quite stiff. The connector is...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-16-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,005
Posted By BellaBo
Quote "Lloyd, Is there a great reason why you...

Quote "Lloyd, Is there a great reason why you need to manually turn on the auxiliary fans?"

I could see where it would help cool down the system and engine after shutdown a little faster. I would...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-13-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,120
Posted By BellaBo
Workhorse Chassis Motorhome Values

I would like to sell my 2004 motorhome but with the brake issue still looming, the value is probably in the tank. I recently had 3 calipers replaced which should help some but may not quell new...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-12-2010, 06:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,953
Posted By BellaBo
Mine has done the same thing with the air on and...

Mine has done the same thing with the air on and accelerating. I have 16,000 miles on the coach and have not replaced the compressor yet. If you don't like the noise you can turn of the air, but it...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-20-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,395
Posted By BellaBo
Wish I had bought a Navistar! :o Bet they...

Wish I had bought a Navistar! :o Bet they don't use Bosch brakes.
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