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ISL 370 20004 Allure - Changing Air Cleaner

Yahoo Message Number: 78806
Hi All,

Coach is not where I can go 'look and see' to validate my memory is correct. I've never changed the Air Cleaner in this coach, but as I recall the air cleaner is on the very back right corner of the rig. I also remember seeing two bolts, that I assume need to be removed in order to access the cartridge? But admit this is speculation on my part. Now, I'm not saying I'm going to replace it - as Air Restriction gauge is not South of 14. But, if when I review the receipts I can't see a record of the an actual Air Cleaner Part Number being installed - then it is getting up their in age...

So those of you that have replaced these. Is it from:

The Top

-Vacuum area and wipe down well before starting. (Dusting is not nice.) -Un-clamp hose from the top of the canister -Remove two bolts just inside the engine access panel to the right -Lift off top, remove and replace cartridge

-- or --

The Bottom

-Does the canister somehow unscrew from the top air cleaner assembly and drop down to remove the cartridge?

-- or --

None of the above:)! As in Smitty you have no clue!!!

TIA and best to all,
Smitty

04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
"We're ONDROAD for THEJRNY!" (Toad and Coach license plates, say Hi if you see us!)

Re: ISL 370 20004 Allure - Changing Air Cleaner

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 78808
You should replace the air filter every two years, no only to protect the engine from dirt but as the filter gets older the adhesives of the filters fail and you could suck parts of the filter into the engine costing you a new engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and not just a short block either and the turbo as well. . I have to disconnect the mud flap to remove the bottom cover to access the filter. Bummer!
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731 ISL 400

Changing Air Cleaner

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 78822
Actually, it depends on what air dyer filter you use.

George Harper posted this last year:
Country Coach "advises changing the air dryer cartridge every two years or 50,000 miles. That is consistent with the guidance from Bendix in their application charts, but a Bendix tech told me that is only a guideline. He said that each owner should establish a replacement cycle by changing the cartridge at the first sign of moisture, then making a note to change the next time one month sooner than that.
"I called a second time about desiccant disintegration. The Bendix tech was immediately familiar with that problem and told me it is called "dusting." The following may certainly be sales talk, but he told me that Bendix does not see that problem with their disiccant. He said after-market competitors pack their desiccant loosly. When the air rushes through the canister the desiccant particles are agitated and crash into each other leading eventually to disintegration. Bendix, on the other hand, packs their desiccant tightly."
I too followed up with both Bendix and my Cummins repair shop and both agreed with the above.

Jim
10613

Re: Changing Air Cleaner

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 78824
Jim

I have also talked to Bendix several times due to the Country Coach Guidence. I have been told that critical is the environment the coach operates in i.e. more humidity more frequent change out. I was also told to check for moisture when releasing the air valves. Don't forget the purge valve.

Dan 2006 Allure 31348

Re: ISL 370 20004 Allure - Changing Air Cleaner

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 78832
Smitty,

Your memory is pretty good. Passenger side rear corner is correct. Filter is changed from below. Four thumb screws to be removed and the canister bottom comes off. The filter is then pulled down. This is the least likely configuration for dusting. Easy 15 minute job.

Good luck.

George in Birmoingham (currently in Asheville, NC) '04 Allure 31038
George in Birmingham
2003 Magna 6298

Re: ISL 370 20004 Allure - Changing Air Cleaner

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 78842
Thanks George - If I can't have good looks, glad the memory is still hanging on:)!
I like easy, and I understand your comment about the config being dust preventative friendly.
I read another post about a same era Intrigue owner, needing to drop the guard shield - sure I'll know when I slide under for sure - but wondering if you (or other 04 Allure with Tag owners) know if I need to plan time to drop the guard shield too?

Best to all,
Smitty

04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
"We're ONDROAD for THEJRNY!" (Toad and Coach license plates, say Hi if you see us!)

Re: Changing Air Cleaner

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 78855
Don't forget that Bendix has remanufactured filters that are significantly cheaper than new and per Bendix equally good. Call ahead to ensure that the dealer has the remanufactured item in stock. I scheduled my airdryer replacement with the CAT dealer and after they had removed the dryer they discovered that they did not have the correct filter. I then ordered my dryer and purge valve directly from the distributor so that I would have it in my hand. The complication is that I had to then send the old dryer core back for re-imbursement.

Dan 2006 Allure 31348

Re: ISL 370 20004 Allure - Changing Air Cleaner

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 78864
Smitty, I know several '04 Allure owners and we all agree. No need to deal with mud flap. But, we are all 33' or 36'.

Good luck.

George in Birmingham(currently in Asheville) '04 Allure 31038
George in Birmingham
2003 Magna 6298
 

Re: ISL 370 20004 Allure - Changing Air Cleaner

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 78886
On our 2003 CC Allure the air filter is removed from below as described by George.

It would be a breeze if we had not had a 3 point towing bar receiver......I must undo the 3 bolts that hold the complete air filter assembly in order to tilt the assembly sufficiently for the filter to slide out.

Dirty job and not friendly on the knuckles either.

Dick

'03 Country Coach Allure #30905