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Wow Simon! What a beautiful coach you have!

All of this information y'all are sharing is invaluable! I know very little about engines, please tell me cost of an engine replacement, worst case scenario? Is it worth taking it to Newell and having them do a hard look at it every so often?

Thank you!


Before you get comfortable with the thought Newell can take care of everything, they really cannot. I believe anything older than 2002 becomes a challenge and even more so with engines. To complicate matters more, the 8v92 is not generally worked on at Newell aside from fluid exchanges. Any engine work gets farmed out from what I heard. My thoughts on engine replacement/rebuilding is that there are maybe 4 companies in the continental United States that may take on the job. On a conservative estimate and/or if a company is willing to remove/reinstall the engine (Most prefer you give them the removed engine in order for them to rebuild it) I would figure on a safe number of around 40-60k. You know that Covid has changed the world and pricing. Parts for 2 strokes are getting more limited in new stock although they are being produced with much of it being Chinese components. I am not trying to deter you but rather that you keep your ducks in a row. You should not ever need to rebuild a 2 stroke in a motor home unless two things have occurred. One is the engine has been run hot and number two is the wrong oil had been used for an extended time. These things must run on low ash 40 weight oil only. Check all maintenance records. If you see any multi grade oil used, I would have an oil sample tested along with engine inspection through the airbox covers. I run Chevron Delo 100 40wt oil as has been used by previous owner and proved in receipts from the one shop that did his work. I walked into buying mine specifically because I wanted this engine. yes, I am an odd duck. I like things that remind me of my childhood growing up in the 70's and 80's. I am not wealthy but instead a working stiff. if something went wrong I would have to sell my house and cash out of it to pay for the engine or walk away from this coach and call it another life lesson. Let me add my oddity and how I put in a pit to work on my coach at home. The pit lead to continue feeding my OCD to clean and paint everything on the drivetrain from top to bottom!