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Re: [GMCnet] Troubles on Shreveport LA [message #316883 is a reply to message #316882] Mon, 01 May 2017 09:09 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
kstockwell is currently offline  kstockwell   United States
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Registered: May 2016
Location: Putney VT
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Thank you, I suppose since mine have been on this long they're likely not defective. I did get myself an infrared thermometer last year when I got the coach but haven't used it yet. Something to do (so far it's just been something to play with).

Yeah, this is not how to start owning a coach (at least for me it wouldn't be). I specifically looked for a runner, one that has been used regularly; my coach drove Michigan to Washington state 3-4 times in the last few years. His only issues were the fuel filter near the carb, and some electronics unit up there (a spare of each came with the coach and a tool he made to remove the electronic thing; I'm feeling dumb not remembering what it was). He had some issues of vapor lock and had a new fuel pump installed just before selling it to me (and the dash AC recharged, but that didn't last more than a few months). Super nice guy and I'm happy I got the coach from him. He and his wife went back to towing a trailer- they got an Escape from Canada).

I'll keep an eye on the lugs, a huge torque wrench came with the coach; another bonus

Cheers
kelly


lqqkatjon wrote on Mon, 01 May 2017 09:58
Kelly,

The maintenace manual shoud be the go-to for scheduled maintenance. I think 25,000 miles, but look it up. As to what cinnebar did, who knows for sure.

The facebook guy seemed to do everything correct, but still got bit. He was not the one to do the work and because of that,
He may never know what was the true cause of his bearing failure. He had paid a gmc experienced shop, but even they can make mistakes, or it could of been bad parts.

Just a tough way to start out owning one if these coaches. It is going to take some time for him to trust the gmc coach again. I have a feeling if he looses one more wheel there might be a posting of a nice coach cheap,
Sitting on side of freeway.


As far as your lugs go, you are running aluminum rims. So the lugs should be re-torqued after about 100-200 miles. So i think that 1/4 turn would be normal.






1978 Kingsley Putney VT
 
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