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  1. 72westy

    Radiator fin tube cleaning

    While I had the AC condenser w/integral oil cooler out I decided to clean the radiator fins out. I'm guessing this is the first time with the OEM condenser/oil cooler out of the way. On my last trip down to southern Ca. I had used my buddies hose on the back side of the radiator (no nozzle...
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    P-30 front airbag replacement

    Tools needed...(far far easier than zip tie method) 1. Mityvac 2. (3) long nose pliars (straight, 45 degree and 90 degree) used to remove old bags 3. Long bread knife (no we aren't making bread) 4. (3) 3in hose clamps The pic is with the top end of bag inserted into hole roughly 2 1/4 in in...
  3. 72westy

    AC condenser w/integral oil cooler

    Own a 1994 GM P-30 chassis motorhome (Fleetwood Southwind Storm) and the oil cooler was leaking. Completed the repair which required me to evacuate the AC system (was working great). The condenser/oil cooler is roughly the same size as radiator and sits right smack dab in front of it. Clean the...
  4. 72westy

    Exhaust doughnut (454)

    While on trip in RV (Fleetwood Southwind Storm) I had my passenger-side exhaust doughnut blow while going down the 405 approaching Seal Beach, Ca. Crawled under the following morning and sure enough the only thing left was the metal ring. Soaked everything down with PB (both sides of exhaust at...
  5. 72westy

    Prestone green

    Back in May 2019 I serviced the radiator on my GM P-30 454w/4L80E also replaced all the hoses and T-stat (Delco 195F). I used the Prestone green. At that time the coolant change interval was 5 years or 150,000 miles. I now see Prestone green is now 10 years or 300,000 miles. Anyone know what has...
  6. 72westy

    Change oil before trip?

    I just changed the oil in my 94 P-30 28ft Fleetwood Southwind back in July and have driven 1,609 miles since. Now looking at a possible trip from Renton, Wa. - Orlando, Fl. Should I change it prior or just wait until I return? Running Valvoline Full synthetic with Mobil 1 Extended Performance...
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