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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-05-2021, 07:06 AM
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Posted By Old Scout
See post #54 above--its a pretty good road map...

See post #54 above--its a pretty good road map for greasing an Alpine chassis.
PS--lots of debate on the the use of after market oil drain valves--ground clearance and potential for road debris...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-31-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
Good job Andy--bonus--one zerk on top u-joint of...

Good job Andy--bonus--one zerk on top u-joint of steering column and one on the brake pedal shaft [2003 and earlier]….
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-31-2021, 08:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
….so while you are sipping your coffee--you need...

….so while you are sipping your coffee--you need to ask the "tech" how many grease zerks he found???....you have to remember, this guys was probably bagging groceries at Kroger last week. He misses...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-30-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
….I prefer the pistol-grip grease gun--allows you...

….I prefer the pistol-grip grease gun--allows you to hold/pump gun with one hand and seal zerk fitting with the other---agree, top zerks on king pin and u-joints are the most challenging.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-01-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
Getting your oil changed at Speedco--$225;...

Getting your oil changed at Speedco--$225; getting your hands dirty and doing it yourself--"priceless".....I can still relate!!!!!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-29-2015, 07:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
Interesting--always thought it was dumb to "hide"...

Interesting--always thought it was dumb to "hide" the upper u-joint zerk behind plastic molding around the steering column but didnt know they eventually did away with it. I stand corrected...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-28-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
....now the real zerk test--for extra credit!!!!!...

....now the real zerk test--for extra credit!!!!! will assume there are only 13 zerks on an 04 and newer coach with adjustable brakes [includes one on brake pedal pivot??] So how many zerks are...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-07-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
WOW, Camping World--probably not my first choice...

WOW, Camping World--probably not my first choice for service....
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-06-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
OOPS--I meant to say $4-4.50 a qrt for oil,...

OOPS--I meant to say $4-4.50 a qrt for oil, depending on brand--synthetic, something over $6.00 per qrt, or more.....
PS--have to assume since they got 28 qrt in--it must be an ISL 400--I sure hope...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-06-2015, 05:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,694
Posted By Old Scout
Price vary across the country, and from shop to...

Price vary across the country, and from shop to shop but going rate for items--in my opinion: oil filter $40-45; no mention of fuel filter price but $30-35; labor $125 /hour; oil $4-4.50 per...
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