power steering

[0533]

The previous owner of my coach had most of the service done at Prevost. My PS tank has a rather large sticker "Use 10 - 40 Motor Oil". This thread has allowed me to stop wondering why the change.

Good morning Larry & Hector,

I will try and answer both questions with this response. I believe the motor oil specs are correct, but am waiting for my bill to be emailed to me to get the details. I will forward them on when I get the bill.

As for the fluid replacement, its the black reservoir up and behind the air cleaner on a series 60 engine. It takes some time and its good to have someone who can turn the wheels back and forth from lock to lock to remove the air while filling. Marcel took careful steps to make sure that the lines where full, before closing up the top.

I would call Prevost Quebec and ask "Jose" to get the exact info for you, she is a wonderful resource person who has access to all data and sits around the corner from the service techs and management. She is also the best looking Prevost employee that I have ever seen to date and very close if not ahead of the Mango's "Corona" girl. Smart and cute, great combo.

[dreamchasers]

Very Interesting! Thanks for the response.

Hector

[Joe Cannarozzi]

10-40, that is what I run in the steering pump in my CAT motor.

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

I would call Prevost Quebec and ask "Jose" to get the exact info for you, she is a wonderful resource person who has access to all data and sits around the corner from the service techs and management. She is also the best looking Prevost employee that I have ever seen to date and very close if not ahead of the Mango's "Corona" girl. Smart and cute, great combo.

Hey Bruce, WHAT NO PICTURE? Where is the picture of Jose? We just got's to see this Prevost data technician?


Gary S.

[0533]

Hey Bruce, WHAT NO PICTURE? Where is the picture of Jose? We just got's to see this Prevost data technician?


Gary S.

Thats funny you say that. I ran back in to say goodbye and take a few pics. Jose had taken a vacation day and was not there. Should have done so when she and I had dinner together.

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

Thats funny you say that. I ran back in to say goodbye and take a few pics. Jose had taken a vacation day and was not there. Should have done so when she and I had dinner together.

If you snooze you looose? And what did you guys have for dinner?

Gary S.

[0533]

If you snooze you looose? And what did you guys have for dinner?

Gary S.

Unfortunately it was in my dreams. I will do a better job with the pics next time.

In the meantime call Jose and ask her a few technical questions, she is the best with this stuff.

We should invite her to our rallies instead of Bill Jensen.

Bruce

[Garynmike]

My 1981 Le Mirage turns fairly easily to the right but is a real bear when turning to the left! So, I guess that eliminates air in the line, low fluid level.... and just leaves me with a bad power steering pump!? Any ideas/thoughts on what I might try to be sure before I attempt to buy a new pump? And now that we’re talking purchase of a new pump just what might I expect to pay and should I buy from Prevost or is this something I can purchase elsewhere more cheaply and with confidence?!

By the way, whatever happened to member 0533

[Joe Camper]

0533 r in Jupiter FL they have a marina there. His Marathon #0533 was 1 of the most unique Marathons I'd ever ran across.

I'd be interested in finding the bus again. Hey Al, Bernie u guys know who owns 0533 now?

There's two different pumps available for the older 8 V at least there used to be anyway the older weaker one may no longer even be around might be Obsolete and only the better ones available now what you've got on your bus if there's no service records you're going to have to investigate.

How many airbags are on your straight axle on a steer two or four I'm really curious. It could have four but at some point they did away with that design and went to two and I'm not sure if it was before or after they built yours.

[Gil_J]

You'll find some documents and wiring diagrams here: https://secure5.volvo.com/technicalp...ons/en/pub.asp