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IC RE 1629
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 Posted - 03/06/2014 : 5:13:32 PM
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2001 AmTran RE w/T444E
It appears that coolant is leaking from somewhere near the lube oil filter. It's a very small leak, only losing maybe a few ounces of coolant every two weeks. What components are near the oil filter that could be leaking coolant? |
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Fastback
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Posted - 03/07/2014 : 04:11:56 AM
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| Oil cooler and engine block heater |
Why yes, the ORIGinal CHARGER is a Fastback |
Edited by - Fastback on 03/07/2014 04:12:42 AM |
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IC RE 1629
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United States
5097 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2014 : 4:18:39 PM
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Got another one. 2004 IC RE with a T444E. 129,000 miles.
Bus was towed for a leak at the oil cooler. Problem wasn't properly repaired and the oil cooler started leaking severely again. In addition to the continuing oil cooler issue, mechanics noted the timing cover needs to be replaced.
My question is this. What all is involved in replacing a timing cover on a T444E on IC Rear Engine? How long might this bus be out of service. Our garage is sending the bus out for commercial repair. |
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C.HARDY
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Posted - 03/12/2014 : 6:09:39 PM
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| I've had several leak at the oil cooler. If they O rings get pinched or torn it would leak. They are pretty stout O rings though. I would think a timing cover would be easy to get to in a rear engine bus? |
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Fastback
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Posted - 03/13/2014 : 04:23:41 AM
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| The pan has to be removed, its a PITA on a conventional bus, no idea what obstacles would be in the way on an RE. |
Why yes, the ORIGinal CHARGER is a Fastback |
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IC RE 1629
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Posted - 03/13/2014 : 06:42:58 AM
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| If I'm looking at this correctly, it appears they'd have to remove the radiator and cooling fan to gain easier access to the engine. The timing cover is located on the front of the engine correct? |
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Fastback
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Posted - 03/13/2014 : 06:58:14 AM
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| Yes timing cover is on the "front" of the engine. They will need clear access to the front, forward top and engine oil pan. Also oil cooler and oil filter mounting assembly must be removed. |
Why yes, the ORIGinal CHARGER is a Fastback |
Edited by - Fastback on 03/13/2014 07:00:41 AM |
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IC RE 1629
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United States
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Posted - 03/13/2014 : 07:52:57 AM
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| I think I have a pretty good picture of what all is involved in repairing this bus. Hopefully the repair shop the bus is being sent to will get right to it! |
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aaronwilmoth80911
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Posted - 03/14/2014 : 06:23:36 AM
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| We've done about 5 timing covers on conventional buses over the past year. Yes it is quite time consuming, but not terribly difficult. The biggest obstacle we've encountered is getting the oil pan to seal. If it is not extremely clean, it will leak. We found an aftermarket gasket for the pans and that seems to be working pretty well. If you are sending it out for repair, I would think at least a week it will be down, maybe longer depending on the shop. |
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IC RE 1629
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United States
5097 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2014 : 07:28:27 AM
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| Bus was just towed out to our local IC dealer yesterday. Let the timer start... |
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C.HARDY
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Posted - 03/17/2014 : 08:33:33 AM
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| An aftermarket gasket for a T444E oil pan? All of the ones I've worked on were "glued" and there was no gasket. |
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Fastback
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Posted - 03/17/2014 : 12:00:52 PM
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Originally posted by C.HARDY
An aftermarket gasket for a T444E oil pan? All of the ones I've worked on were "glued" and there was no gasket.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/27293/10002/-1
never used one myself but they are now available |
Why yes, the ORIGinal CHARGER is a Fastback |
Edited by - Fastback on 03/17/2014 12:01:33 PM |
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aaronwilmoth80911
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Posted - 03/25/2014 : 07:06:21 AM
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| You have to "glue" the corners when using the aftermarket gasket, but they seem to work, no leaks yet. |
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Farmridge
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Posted - 03/27/2014 : 12:11:58 PM
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| I have use 2 of the moroso gaskets and they are just amazing. |
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T444E Issue
