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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,304
Posted By nomadbuka
$1500 was for parts to be air freighted up...

$1500 was for parts to be air freighted up including new thermostat housing and 4x hours of labour at $100 p/h
I don't have tools and no mechanic so im no way competent to tackle this myself and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,304
Posted By nomadbuka
Engine is the international 7.3l power stroke,...

Engine is the international 7.3l power stroke, or t44e
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,304
Posted By nomadbuka
Thanks Chris. That's what has been happening to...

Thanks Chris. That's what has been happening to me exactilly. Slow driving is fine, but as soon as I'm on a highway around the 55 mark it can't keep up. Since I've owned it I havnt once heard this...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,304
Posted By nomadbuka
Oh wow this sounds amazing, saddly my day has...

Oh wow this sounds amazing, saddly my day has taken another turn. Pulled over down town and noticed coolent leaking once again. Turns out my thermostat housing was damaged in the process so needs to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,304
Posted By nomadbuka
Ok so it was a hell of a day yesterday for me and...

Ok so it was a hell of a day yesterday for me and thanks to those who got back to me.
I had a hard time locating a thermostat from where I broke down, the one I changed out must of caused more...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-06-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,304
Posted By nomadbuka
Can I try removing the thermostat all together?...

Can I try removing the thermostat all together? Imput please I'm pretty desperate.
Have tested the radiator for exhaust fumes and not getting anything. Other then replacing The whole radiator which...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-06-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,304
Posted By nomadbuka
Overheating / engine warning light.. Bad day.

So my bus has been running hot on the hills so I thought I would do it a favour before I hit the mountain pass and treat her to a nice radiator clean. No luck, so today I replaced the thermostat......
Forum: Skoolie Life 05-29-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,061
Posted By nomadbuka
Thanks for the warm welcome and will post some...

Thanks for the warm welcome and will post some before / after shots of the interior soon. Trying to source a workshop along the way and then the fun begins.
Forum: Skoolie Life 05-29-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,061
Posted By nomadbuka
The bear and honey bus, adventure begins.

We found this schoolies after many months of searching, here.
We were looking for a pre-converted bus as being international travellers on limited visas each visit we wanted to get more time on the...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 05-29-2016, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,103
Posted By nomadbuka
I'll be around IL for the month of June, Would...

I'll be around IL for the month of June,
Would love to meet up in a state park or somewhere beautiful.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-29-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,493
Posted By nomadbuka
Safe travels friends, hope our paths cross at...

Safe travels friends, hope our paths cross at some point, somewhere.
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 05-28-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,121
Posted By nomadbuka
Anyone in Cleveland, OH interested in a few hours work?

I am a new bus owner and very overwhelmed with all the odds and ends. I have a leak from an unknown location but the fluid looks like coolent or somthing of the sorts. I was wondering if there are...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 05-19-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,398
Posted By nomadbuka
Illinois we're comming!

Hi skoolies, due to our issues with insurance we now have to head directly to IL to Register our bus and obtain our plates. We would love to explore the state a little as well as spending some time...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-18-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By nomadbuka
So just for anyone thinking of insurance out of...

So just for anyone thinking of insurance out of New York state be aware this is the most expensive place to apply for insurance from. All our qoutes were either declined or above 3k for just...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-17-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By nomadbuka
Havnt had too much luck today, lowest qoute I...

Havnt had too much luck today, lowest qoute I could get was $2600 for full coverage for a year as a private comercial through progressive. It has previously been titled as an RV however I have spoken...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-17-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By nomadbuka
Can I ask a question - all my qoutes are comming...

Can I ask a question - all my qoutes are comming back like 10x monthly payments of $240 plus down payments ect... It all works out to be around the 3-4k annually Mark.
Is this normal or excessively...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-17-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By nomadbuka
hahah, well at this stage it's a 2004...

hahah, well at this stage it's a 2004 international - someone else's project so 80% complete. I brought it online and at the time of purchase had the buses original broker lined up to reinsure it for...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-17-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By nomadbuka
Post Seeking recommendations for Ny insurance broker

Good morning skoolies, just enroute to pick up my skoolie and have been franticly searching for insurance solutions, I know there is a tonne of advice here, most of which I have read - I have sent...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-21-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,230
Posted By nomadbuka
Hi don and Ellen, The plan is a this stage at...

Hi don and Ellen, The plan is a this stage at least six months then it will come down to visas and finances to dictate my frequency and duration. I work abroad in Aisa so I will try to stay as long...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-21-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,230
Posted By nomadbuka
The dream manifests,

Hello all, lurker/new member here. By way of introduction the name is buka.
Originally from the antipodes (New Zealand and Australia) for most of my life I have dreamed of the ultimate life on the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-12-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,351
Posted By nomadbuka
Hi Rolynn, very interested. Saw this on Ebay...

Hi Rolynn, very interested. Saw this on Ebay though I'm not set up with an american Ebay account (International buyer from Australia)
Could you please contact me at mattaidney@yahoo.com.au to chat...
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