Why are Eric & I at a
Freightliner in
Springfield, Illinois?
We just started our drive, to the Southwest and there's a problem so soon???!!! Well....
When Eric & I were preparing to
leave McConchie's Heritage
found a Hydraulic Fluid Leak
behind our Side-Mounted Radiator.
Eric checked our Hydraulic
Fluid Reservoir & found
that it was low.
He added Hydraulic Fluid
we got this checked at
Cummins in Albany, NY.
The Tech at Cummins in Albany
found a plastic bag wrapped
around the Fan Shaft behind the
Radiator... & no leaking fluid.
I know this sounds strange, but it's a true story. We bought two gallons of Hydraulic Fluid to add, if necessary. Eric checked the Hydraulic Fluid each day and it was fine.
Still, this leak that doesn't leak must be followed up on. Eric and I don't want to be broken down on the side of the road, in need of a Monster Tow Truck.
Eric found this Freightliner Oasis Service Center in Springfield. The staff here are trained to work on RV Chassis.
Tim backed our motorhome
into a work bay to examine
the situation.
Here are the remains of two plastic
bags & Fishing Line that was
found wrapped around the
Fan Shaft.
The object on the lower right is the tip of a pair of Needle Nose Pliers.
After the bags and the Fishing Line was removed, the Seal in the Hydraulic Pump that powers the Radiator Fan started to leak. Freightliner doesn't take Hydraulic Pumps apart and replace individual Seals. They replace complete Pumps, with intact Seals.
Fortunately, there was a Hydraulic Pump, with intact Seal, available in Memphis, Tennesee. We are happy to pay $50.00 to have it overnighted to Springfield for installation.
The Hydraulic Pump that powers the Radiator Fan was replaced five years ago in Medford, Oregon.
The Hydraulic Pump that powers the Radiator Fan was replaced five years ago in Medford, Oregon.
Here it is......
The Hydraulic Pump that powers
the Radiator Fan.
And, it has an intact Seal.
I'm taking pictures of the
Pump sitting upside down.
Who knew?
Tim, our Tech knew.
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