Yahoo Message Number: 108135 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108135)
Hi folks We have a 2005 Inspire Sienna and the reading I have done about the PTO wet kit is beginning to have an effect!
If I wanted to get this work done on my rig, can anyone recommend specific service techs to do the work in Washington state?
If going to Oregon is the best choice, I will certainly do that. I am planning a trip to Illinois in October and really don't want to experience a failure on the road!!
Ellen
Snohomish, WA
2005 Inspire Sienna #51313
Yahoo Message Number: 108136 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108136)
I have been using OMC since the first week they opened and trusted Dave Remington from the first time I visited the CC factory in 1999 to have my warranty issues fixed. He found the bad Monroe shocks the coach came with and a sticking exhaust brake diaphragm. Later he helped me with all sorts of issues on my previous coach and this one. He is one reason this coach is almost like new under neath the belt line. So my first choice would be OMC, Oregon Motor Coach near the Air Port in Eugene . I've known Bob Vinson for years, too and He could do the work for you at RCV, inc in Junction City. If you were in Arizona I would say Eric Olstrum at Premier Coach Service center could do the work in Tucson. I'm sure the gents at Premier Coach sales on Ist Street in Junction City could do the work, too. I wouldn't worry with TOM Carrier at Carrier and Sons service center either down the street from OMC. There's Kevin Waite, too. All near Junction City. Oregon. As you are in Washington, its a small drive to the home of CC> TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731. I'm sure there are others, but that's my list.
Yahoo Message Number: 108137 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108137)
Hi Ellen,
You are making the right decision. If it fails you will have to be towed in. I found out the hard way.
It's not a complicated or expensive upgrade. You couldn't go wrong by finding an Allison transmission dealer. They should be able to help you.
R Andrews.
2004 Intrigue 11826.
Yahoo Message Number: 108140 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108140)
Ellen:
Feel free to give me a call about this if you like.
Kevin Waite (Former Country Coach Service Tech. & Owner) K&M Mobile RV Repair LLC
95430 Noraton Rd.
Junction City, OR. 97448
541-953-6162 (Cell)
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Yahoo Message Number: 108142 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108142)
Ellen, contact Jim Lewis ( http://www.infinitycoach.com) at Infinity Coach in Sumner, WA. I have had excellent experiences there. They are honest and have a lift to make the job easier to do.
Bob
'05 Intrigue 11872
Yahoo Message Number: 108143 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108143)
I would wholly agree that Infinity Coach, in Sumner, WA, do an outstanding job and stand behind their work. Each time that I have needed their services as I travel from my home state of Alaska, enroute to Arizona, they have met any and all of my needs, 100%. I would not hesitate to use JIM and his crew, again.
Jim Hill
907-360-8646
Alaska
2008 Tribute 260
81138
Yahoo Message Number: 108146 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108146)
What engine do you have in your Coach? I'm under the impression that the smaller engines rarely experienced the dreaded PTO failure, as long as it was regularly serviced (greased). Apparently the CC service bulletin was aimed at the larger Cat and Cummins engine rigs. Anybody have more on this?
Mine is an '08 Allure, Cat C9 that's had the PTO serviced every year since new, and no issues (yet)!
Don
Yahoo Message Number: 108150 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108150)
Hi Don
We have a CAT C-9 8.8L 400 HP. Allison transmission 3000
Any input is welcomed.
Ellen Kroll
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Yahoo Message Number: 108151 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108151)
Hi Helen,
I have the same engine in my 2005 CC Inspire. I experienced a PTO failure at 36K miles. I would highly recommend you get a wet kit installed. If it fails while driving you loose power steering.
If you have extended warranty coverage there is a good chance its covered less deductible.
Safe travels,
Michael
05 Inspire #51381
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Hi Don
We have a CAT C-9 8.8L 400 HP. Allison transmission 3000
Any input is welcomed.
Ellen Kroll
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Yahoo Message Number: 108156 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108156)
Thanks Ellen,
Your situation would be different than mine. I have the 425 HP C-9 with the Cat transmission. But as I said, the folks at Premier advised me that the PTO issue was largely related to the larger Cat and Cummins set-ups and that with proper maintenance those of us with the smaller engines shouldn't have a problem.
I guess it comes down to whether you want to spend over $1000 for "insurance". Personally, I'm going to ensure my PTO is pulled apart and greased every year...
Don
Yahoo Message Number: 108157 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108157)
I may be naive but what is a PTO!
Glen
2003 intrigue
Yahoo Message Number: 108159 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108159)
Its a device driven off the engine referred as a Power Take Off to supply a mechanical connection to drive other systems mechanically, pumps etc. You don't have to worry coaches of our vintage have lubed PTO's. TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731
Yahoo Message Number: 108161 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108161)
Glen
Here is what the wet PTO looks like.
http://www.jdrv1.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/pto-101a.pdf Floyd 2006 Inspire 51744
Yahoo Message Number: 108167 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108167)
Thomas is correct, but it's worth noting that the PTO comes off the transmission, not the engine. As used by CC, they were "dry" meaning the drive shaft splines are not lubricated, but should be greased as part of normal service. Unfortunately, this is something easily missed, especially if the mechanic isn't familiar with this particular issue. The "wet kit" is a completely new PTO attached to the tranny, in which the drive runs in an oil bath. Basically no maintenance required, though I'm sure the oil needs changing periodically.
Yahoo Message Number: 108168 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108168)
As I recall it is a conversion of the original PTO. It is re-plumbed to allow flow of tyranny fluid. Thus, you're using a "Wet Kit."
Yahoo Message Number: 108169 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108169)
in about 3 year you will have more money in that way of doing it.
Yahoo Message Number: 108170 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108170)
Of course when the unit is greased the gear wear can be evaluated. If it's significant you should be thinking about a wet kit.
Yahoo Message Number: 108185 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/108185)
Infinity Coach has done all of our work since the coach was new. We send a lot of people there.
Ray Down
06 Inspire 51602
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