M380 DATA RE:Engine Critical Defect

Originally Posted by DonB

Chuck, the database you are using lists Garry Hoover's as a 2003. In this data set he says 2004, and his body number is one higher than Doc&Linda's listed both places as a 2004.

Thanks, Don, I'll correct it. That was on Curt's Excel sheet and I just missed it. The link posted is a read only file so I cannot correct it but as more data come in I will post an updated one. If you see anything else that needs to be corrected, let me know.....

Chuck

[lnchaffin]

Year 2004
Mileage when gasket blew: 44,131
Engine Serial# 46256091
Engine Build Date: Sept 20th 2002
Body# 000153
Not Sure of Coach Build Date: Sometime in early 2003
Cost of Repair: $5,275.25
Head was grooved and had to be replaced
Ticking noise that started very faint and gradually got louder

Here's an updated data spreadsheet:

[Andre]

Year 2004
Engine Serial# 46250464
Mileage when gasket blew: 34982
Engine Build Date: ?
Body# 000147
Not Sure of Coach Build Date: March 2003
Cost of Repair: $2734 ($627 labor coverage credit)
Head gasket broken and cracked #6
Symptoms: coolant leak and unusual noises
Current Mileage: 54970

Serial numbers seem to be increasing with engine build dates except for Chuck's and/or Doc&Linda's. Chuck and Doc&Linda can you verify your numbers?

Updated

M380 Data Spread Sheet.doc:

Originally Posted by davidmbrady

Serial numbers seem to be increasing with engine build dates except for Chuck's and/or Doc&Linda's. Chuck and Doc&Linda can you verify your numbers?

Double checked, David, my engine Serial # is correct.

Just to remind everyone; The Coach/Body Build Date can be found on the weight plate above the windshield on the right (pasenger's) side on the back of the TV cabinet.

The Engine Build Date can be found on a plate located on the right (curb) side of the engine block just above the batteries.

The Engine Serial Number & the Body Number can be found at the upper left (driver's) corner in the engine compartment.

The easiest way to check your head gasket to determine if or if not it is protruding from the rear of the engine is to lean over the batteries and run your hand behind and around the engine lifting bracket and feel the edge of the gasket with your fingers. If your hand is small enough, you can run you hand between the lifting bracket and the cylinder head.

[Joe Crocker]

Year 2003
Mileage = 24,470
Engine Serial # = 46219065
Engine build Date = 06/30/02
Body # = 000079
Date of manufacture = December, 2002
Experienced a blown head gasket= NO
Gasket inspected? = Yes Results = No gasket protrusion.

Updated Data Spreadsheet

[Coach Driver]

Year: 2003
Engine Serial # 46232738
Body # W000107
Date of Manufacture: 2003
Engine Build Date: 7/13/2002
Experienced blown head gasket: Yes
Inspected Gasket: Yes
Current Mileage: 80,483
Replaced Head Gasket Cost: $2,336

Head was inspected and was in-spec per Cummins Power South.