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07-14-2016, 03:34 PM
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Rivet Master 
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,072
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Ha!
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07-14-2016, 03:53 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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And you were seriously considering driving her for 16+ hours straight, one way, this fall, at night. Baby steps grasshopper, baby steps.
I've said this so many times; There are many systems in our coaches, that laid dormant and unused for many years will break down, not immediately, but as they begin to be used again.
We will get together again Mark, no worries, but I'm glad you reconsidered....
Cheers
Tony
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07-14-2016, 04:04 PM
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Rivet Master 
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Bummer.
A radiator cap shouldn't just pop off. More than likely it was left loose and was able to rotate via road vibration to the point it could come off like it did.
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1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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07-14-2016, 04:19 PM
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Newbie -- 1981 280 MoHo
1981 28' Airstream 280
Minneapolis/St. Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 402
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Thanks Tony. Well said.
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1981 Airstream 280 (28') Motorhome
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07-14-2016, 04:23 PM
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Newbie -- 1981 280 MoHo
1981 28' Airstream 280
Minneapolis/St. Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2016
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I think it popped off because it probably got super hot in there.
But I don't know for sure because of course my temp gauge doesn't work either.
I'm adding it to the list. Grrrr.
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1981 Airstream 280 (28') Motorhome
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07-14-2016, 07:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 24' Airstream Excella 24
Tipp City
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 551
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Tap
Took this pic of the Led's in a fixture right next to a fixture with the old original bulbs. The plastic in my Moho is turning yellow and the yellow hue of the bulbs just exaggerate it. The white Led's make it look bright and new.
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07-14-2016, 07:47 PM
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Newbie -- 1981 280 MoHo
1981 28' Airstream 280
Minneapolis/St. Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 402
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Gregsch,
I ordered the ones you listed. I'm excited to put them in when they arrive. Thanks for the pic!
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07-14-2016, 11:11 PM
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STstudios
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Wixom
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 68
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Good one! Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I've had issues with Dali for the first 3 years and just last year worked out most of her mechanical hiccups!!! There's still a list of things needing work or replacing (thankfully the list is getting shorter and shorter!) I was doing 2600 mi round-trips to Sturgis, SD from Detroit, MI!
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Tap
If I had an Airstream trailer instead, it would be pulled by a modern, healthy, normal tow vehicle. *sigh*
I just had to vent.
...and apparently, so did my radiator.
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07-15-2016, 05:13 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1978 28' Argosy 28
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 207
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Tap, sorry to hear about your radiator troubles!! Ahh, that's frustrating man!
My radiator was pulled, pressure tested and dipped (cleaned in the hot tank) about 6 years ago. I can't speak for everyone, but I believe its a worthwhile process to have it done. I regularily run my moho in excessive heat here in Texas and have never overheated. Many folks on the forums seem to say the 454's run hot but that hasn't been my experience. I do contribute this to having a fully functioning and clean radiator. As well as a good tune-up etc.
Just some thoughts if you've been running warm at all. Keep at it man.
Ben
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07-20-2016, 11:49 AM
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Newbie -- 1981 280 MoHo
1981 28' Airstream 280
Minneapolis/St. Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 402
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Thanks Ben!
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07-20-2016, 11:52 AM
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Newbie -- 1981 280 MoHo
1981 28' Airstream 280
Minneapolis/St. Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 402
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Hey dudes, this is my radiator overflow container, right?
Does anyone sell a replacement that looks just like it (except for not crumbling apart)?
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07-20-2016, 01:17 PM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tap
Hey dudes, this is my radiator overflow container, right?
Attachment 267349
Does anyone sell a replacement that looks just like it (except for not crumbling apart)? |
Doorman makes one that will fit, less any kind of sensors if applicable. Looks like this on Ebay, but many autopart stores carry them
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Universa...ZW1~T2&vxp=mtr
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1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
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07-20-2016, 04:41 PM
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Gunter
1966 24' Tradewind
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Greenville
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 347
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I purchased mine several years ago from the Airstream Factory, Jackson Center, OH, it included the sensors.
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07-21-2016, 07:27 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 207
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I picked up one from a chevy truck at the pick-n-pull for about $3. They're attached via 2 bolts in an aluminum plate, so its pretty universal for fitment.
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07-21-2016, 08:35 AM
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Newbie -- 1981 280 MoHo
1981 28' Airstream 280
Minneapolis/St. Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 402
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Perfect. Thanks guys.
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07-21-2016, 02:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Alliance
, Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 262
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Tap, try Mill Supply. Their Stepvan Parts catalog has a lot of parts common for the P30 chassis.
Maybe not this time but they might be a good resource in the future. Worth a look.
https://www.millsupply.com/stepvan-p...low-reservoir/
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08-21-2016, 07:36 AM
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Newbie -- 1981 280 MoHo
1981 28' Airstream 280
Minneapolis/St. Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 402
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Hi gang,
Sorry that I've been rather quiet lately, I've just been sad that my 280 has been immobile ever since the radiator blast off. I've been so bummed to miss even more of the RV'ing season.
But (knock on aluminum), the overheating will soon be fixed, and I hope that I will still get to enjoy my Airstream soon.
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08-21-2016, 08:57 AM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Good to hear you are hanging in there Mark.
What are you having done/doing about the overheating?
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08-21-2016, 10:16 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,072
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I think we got one very short trip in during our first year of ownership Tap. Try not to get too bummed out. These monsters take some time to get em back to useable condition. One step at a time buddy.
Mike
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08-21-2016, 04:24 PM
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Newbie -- 1981 280 MoHo
1981 28' Airstream 280
Minneapolis/St. Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin300662
What are you having done/doing about the overheating?
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The head gasket was bad, and the water pump was shot. The motor got incredibly hot! It got so hot It melted some of the plug wires.
Now all new gaskets on the top end of motor. Heads, intake manifold, valve covers, and anything else that had a gasket.
I also had a new water pump put in, new thermostat and new plug wires in it.
I got a new temp sensor, but it was wrong one. I need to find the right one though.
Do you guys know where I can find the exact replacement temp sensor and gauge?
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