PCarillon
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morefun said:When I called ColawRV they only had one 8.1L Workhorse engine (65,000 miles). I guess they don't update their web site very often as it showed several, and didn't show the one he was talking about.
I'm a bit nervous about having the local RV shop try to "fix" my engine. There are so many stories about poor longblock remanufacturers that I don't know who to trust to rebuild it. In addition, when the engine started acting up I was on I-81 in New York State on my way to Florida. I was in the middle of nowhere and since the engine ran fine once I got the RV moving, I continued on to Florida - more than 1,200 miles. As a result I am concerned about where all the bits and pieces might have gone - places that aren't so obvious like the bearings, so I am hesitant about the idea of "fixing it". How far do I go - one new piston would not be enough, but how many other things would I have to replace?.
However you make a good point that I should get an estimate on the cost to repair it, which will of course be higher in labor and lower in parts.
So it seems there are 4 possible solutions:
1) Repair my engine
2) Buy a used workhorse engine of approximately the same year.
3) Buy a used GM 8.1 L engine
4) Buy a longblock
I have time before I need the repair, but I am also living in the RV, which makes getting it fixed problematic.
Well I would assume of you have the Motor fixed you would have them replace the one piston that is bad and check that rod. Then you have the motor completely disassembled and have the parts checked for internal damage from debris.Have the block hot tanked then all new bearings and freeze plugs have the cylinders rehoned new rings and bearings motor would be 100% fresh and would still have less than a new one from dealer