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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Florida
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Engine: gasser probably
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Raul, check the coolant. soon and get it filled so that bottle is at the max hot level. Just pour premixed antifreeze, 50/50 likely but Dexcool from GMotors.
star finding out the oil leak and clean up small areas as you go. Tighten clamps etc, check wiring to the best of your ability and becareful of your pinkies ffs.....
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Since everything is leaking.
For now, I'll just keep all fluids topped off with what ever is cheaper/adequate from orally/AutoZone.
Step One. get rid of the infestation and strip down to metal and plastic inside.
Step Two. Address all leaks. Flush/change all fluids.
Step Three. Treat all rust spots.
Anything else you guys can think of. Shoot away!
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07-26-2018, 09:09 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Picton,Ont, Can.
Posts: 1,956
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: GMC
Engine: Cat 3116
Rated Cap: 72
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Brakes, wipers and light checks and or inspections.
You will be transporting precious cargo, no?
John
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07-26-2018, 09:51 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Florida
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Originally Posted by BlackJohn
Brakes, wipers and light checks and or inspections.
You will be transporting precious cargo, no?
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No precious cargo in there until that thing is more reliable.
But yes, long list of things to check / repair.
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07-27-2018, 06:48 PM
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Bus Nut
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Location: Central Florida
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Back doors don't open.
I press on the outside noob and it feels loose (as if not connected to the mechanism)
I looked inside but didn't see any handle.
Any suggestions to get it oppened ?
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07-27-2018, 08:21 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Picton,Ont, Can.
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Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: GMC
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[QUOTE=oricha1984;282951]Back doors don't open.
I press on the outside noob and it feels loose (as if not connected to the mechanism)
I looked inside but didn't see any handle.
Any suggestions to get it oppened ?[/QUOTE
Give us pics inside and out. You must be able to open from the inside. Likely the rod has dropped down inside the door and needs connecting to the handle.
Or a big can opener might do it.
Check online for video on how the door works and to repair.
John
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07-27-2018, 08:28 PM
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Bus Nut
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[/QUOTE
Give us pics inside and out.
John[/QUOTE]
Yeah, my bad. I'll make a video or pictures from now on when ever I encounter a problem.
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Check online for video on how the door works and to repair.
John[/QUOTE]
Already on it. Planning on removing the inner panels.
Started removing rug on side doors.
Also that break fluid looks nasty!
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07-27-2018, 08:30 PM
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Bus Nut
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Location: Central Florida
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Here r some pics  
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07-28-2018, 04:53 PM
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Bus Nut
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Some patch work... this will do until I can get to it.
 
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07-28-2018, 04:55 PM
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Bus Nut
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Had some time in the middle of the day and got to work on the passenger seat area. 
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07-29-2018, 04:24 PM
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Bus Nut
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I come to work on the van after work and ... Florida weather... 
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07-29-2018, 04:40 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Just wait 10 minutes, it'll stop
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07-29-2018, 08:37 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Welcome to my world!
I've got THREE buses to work on, around 80 yards to mow, and every minute I have to spare it seems to be raining!
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07-29-2018, 08:45 PM
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Bus Nut
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Finally stopped raining and I was able to get some work done.
Also, I found the computer 
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07-30-2018, 07:14 PM
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Bus Nut
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Decided to drop the driver and passenger seat in bleach water.
Decontamination 101  
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07-30-2018, 07:27 PM
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engine
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07-30-2018, 07:33 PM
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Bus Nut
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hose leak
I need help with this one.
Location: on the driver side of the engine. hoses connect from above to near the oil filter.
What are these hoses called and suggestions.
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07-30-2018, 08:32 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Picton,Ont, Can.
Posts: 1,956
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: GMC
Engine: Cat 3116
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Wipe them all down first and tighten each fitting again. Then see if you have leaks and where.
Where do they come from above? Maybe the leak starts up there. And check the filter for snugness and give it a bit more too.
John
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07-30-2018, 08:33 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Looks like you've got a remote mount oil filter and one of the hoses or fittings is leaking.
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07-30-2018, 08:44 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackJohn
Wipe them all down first and tighten each fitting again. Then see if you have leaks and where.
Where do they come from above? Maybe the leak starts up there. And check the filter for snugness and give it a bit more too.
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Quote:
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Looks like you've got a remote mount oil filter and one of the hoses or fittings is leaking.
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I didn't thinking about cleaning/wiping down to better assess 
I'll make sure to tighten everything in there tomorrow.
but from what I could see. The leak seems to come from where the rubber meets the metal end cap.
Also, I ordered a repair manual 
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07-30-2018, 08:54 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Picton,Ont, Can.
Posts: 1,956
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Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: GMC
Engine: Cat 3116
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With all your money, just buy 2 new hoses from GMC dealer or hydraulic shop. Makes for peace of mind knowing they are in top shape.
John
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