Another Wanderlodge with big issues detroit diesel 8v92TA ddec1. Possibly dusted engine?

[@ruthc8407]

I've run K&N on my Cummins for over 20 years. Got 465,xxx miles on it. No blowby. Turbo good. Sealed the air filter box with grease so no air escapes getting filtered.

[@dieseldork6]

If you are not racing, you do not need K&N air filters. Everything has a time and a place and with the cost of HD engines and components, the increased airflow does not pay for liners, valves, and turbos. Always great to watch you guys go through troubleshooting issues. Great work!!!

[@jpspen]

I was always told that you could draw a picture of a Detroit and hang it on the wall. Come back 30 minutes later and their will be a puddle of oil underneath it.

[@heknows5418]

If it ain’t leaking shut her down there’s no oil in it

[@foltzenlogel]

I bought a 2015 Cascadia with a DD15 brand new. I now have over 550,000 miles on it and not a single oil leak or single major repair.

[@NoName-tz5ji]

@@foltzenlogel That’s because DD did total redesigns starting in the 90’s. When they decided to get back on top they didn’t mess around and gave us the 60 series which was an overnight success and they’ve kept up with the times. Edit: 1987 is when it came out. Oppps I’m getting old

[@ronunderwood5771]

No Name Almost didn't happen. 60Series was ready to go but GM had decided to end DD. Very tough times in the big truck business. DD's reputation couldn't have been any worse after the 92 series disaster. Roger Penske found out and bought Detroit Diesel from GM. Sold to Daimler some years back.

[@NoName-tz5ji]

@@ronunderwood5771 I wouldn’t call the 92 series a disaster,the 8V92 turbos that I drove never broke down on me and they had plenty of power,the 6v92’s lacked power for the motor coaches in the mountains however and I actually never drove or owned a semi with any Detroit other than the 60 and 15 series. Nice for you teach me some history I wasn’t aware of ,thanks

[@davidmueller980]

Happy to see you doing more consulting than wrench turning. So is your back! We miss seeing Kelly’s feet while you are driving the bus around the country. Your bus glides down the freeway. Excited to see your shop coming together Scott. Best to you and your family.

[@brustar5152]

While spending a winter at Del Pueblo RV resort in Yuma; a beautiful newer 43 ft'r came into the park belching and smoking while barely able to keep running. I went over to give the guy a hand opening up the engine bay doors only to find the whole engine bay was chock full of blown in sand from him leaving the thing sitting for months out at the Imperial Sand Dunes. The sand was so tightly packed into that bay you couldn't do a thing. I asked him if it had given him any over-heat warnings and his answer was "yes but I ignored those because it hadn't run for so long I thought it was just being temperamental." The coach could probably be repaired but there was no hope at all for the stupid owner.

[@Ronl53]

I hope you guys realize how blessed you are to be able to work together as father and son. I am sure it is not easy sometimes but there are many many of us out here that would have given anything for the opportunity. Tyler, enjoy these days. The respect you have for each other shows. I enjoy the videos.

[@blakehipp8081]

Lot of truth behind this..... my old man was a big gear head and had a lot of knowledge. But unfortunately he passed away when I was 19 so he wasn’t able to tech me much. I often wonder what it would be like to work on my pickups with him.

[@davidwhite3180]

I miss my Father very much. You’re absolutely right.

[@uliwehner]

started surprisingly well for a turbo with 8 worn injectors.

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

I bought one last week for 500 bucks and it looks like new inside and out. Put batteries on it and drove it 400 miles with no trouble. It's awesome. Woman inherited it and just wanted it gone. It's for sale

[@hobsonbeeman7529]

There is no doubt that Tyler is your son, he looks like a younger version of you. Glad to see you guys twisting wrenches together. My son and myself have a great working relationship like you guys, I know when to step aside…lol

[@chriskoop4888]

Low voltage problem has to be resolved first. That condition can set many codes in and by itself.

[@kuehnel16]

Love to watch a PROFESSIONAL DO HIS WORK

[@kingjames8283]

Well Scott and Tyler, y'all have started something wonderful for the bus and RV world. The more of these Wonderlust coaches you work on, the more I'm starting to like them. Had no idea how popular they are in the RV world. I'm thrilled that you are able to address maintenance and repair issues and failures and return these coaches to near perfect mechanical condition. I'm on vacation in the Ozarks right now and up the road by the Christ of the Ozarks is a few RV campgrounds with a few of these RV coaches on site. They had some kind of motorcycle rally or show or something this past weekend.

[@Hellerup]

This bus looks so dang cool 🤩

[@JWimpy]

That's the prettiest bus I have ever even. Love the color scheme. But we are spoiled to having slide-outs.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Tom Feller is one talented guy! That's a brilliant song!

[@gavinbritt1349]

I’ve never had a problems with K&N filters as long as there serviced correctly. For me personally, every time the filter becomes discolored I clean it and re-oil it. They’ve worked great for me on my vehicles and dirt bikes. Not familiar with the direct needs of these busses though lol

[@rayjon237]

You must not live in a dusty environment, every motor I have ever seen with one had a dirty intake, commercial paper element with a foam outer works well out here in the desert….

[@heyrod59]

I learned a long time ago to never use ether to start a diesel (it washes the cylinders of the oil film necessary for lubrication) and to use WD-40 instead......

[@jamesshanks2614]

I can remember a few year’s ago you stated you wouldn’t work on a DDEC engine. Nice to see you changed your mind as as you’re discovering their not that difficult other than tight quarters in the engine room. Just a bigger two stroke. Enjoy!!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Couldn’t because i didn’t have the equipment and didn’t need too because i was very busy without working on them. Wouldn’t because i never had before and didn’t have equipment. I have worked on a few over the years but just never touched the ddec side of them.

[@bus-fun-addict]

Having Tyler by his side probably helped with the decision to work on them. It seems like Tyler knows his way around the computer diagnostics. Great to see a father and son team both bringing their different strengths to the table.

[@davidwright4537]

At 3 minutes and 30 seconds in, the owners wants to hear “it’s your fuel pump”, however, at 4 minutes in, that dream falls away. It’s all fixable! The folks watching this KZbin channel are true Mech-Heads, self included (it beats fake-reality shows all-day-long).

[@ppeters480]

Great video, amazing to see an MPSI Pro Link 9000, I worked at MPSI back in the late 80s assembling those as a job for the summer when in college.

[@RastusMcbride]

My grandpa was diesel mech, I recall him saying compression was so hight in some DD you could take the rod caps off and it would still run.

[@reho7387]

Love Tom Feller's songs. Keep up the great work guys.

[@brianbrwa]

I will be known as the M11 fanboy, but eventually it will be necessary and it is the only engine that really works for a wanderlodge

[@SomeTechGuy666]

I totally agree with replacing Jimmy engines with M11s.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi Scott, You have me hooked on these engines. Love watching the troubleshooting and the outcome after service. I see why you and Tyler dove into this. Loving helping folks have safe well running rigs and having the money to build your property👍 Just stay healthy. Hey the government should be paying you for helping the environment by stopping smoke and mass oil leaks on these rigs

[@DougScott-g8d]

I haven’t seen the kid in a long time good to see him alive😊

[@shinigamilee5915]

I really like a lot of the features on the bus.

[@juddydonk6570]

That fella Tom Feller is a helluva singer

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Had to subscribe just for the outro song. As soon as I saw that impeller a wiggling all I could say was Oh No. Will be watching for an update on this ole bus once the parts come in. Got to say she's pretty good looking for her age.

[@hotpuppy1]

Nice bus. Too bad many owners don't know how to run and care for what is in essence a heavy duty diesel vehicle. It ain't your Ford Escort. I think ALL motorhome buyers need to take a basic class in heavy diesel maintenance, even if they don't do any service themselves, so they know what to ask at the shop and not be taken. A CDL class might not be a bad idea too. An over-the-road commercial bus is this size and requires a CDL, yet an RV is allowed to be driven by anyone. There is a lot to know. The dealers don't do a good job. Most just show you where to put the key and how to work the sewage dump valve. As you say in the video, many shops don't know all the details of working on what is really an 'antique' since most of the old guys who worked on this stuff have retired by now.

[@n4zou]

The same people that allow people operating heavy RV's with just a regular old Driver's License are the same people that work overtime keeping RV'ers from parking overnight in Walmart parking lots. They are on a mission to ban vintage RV's and converted Bus's from camp grounds. One day sooner or later those people will get what's coming for them eventually. Some Politician or famous person driving his RV will end up crashing it in a huge way killing a bunch of people that will cause a major investigation and a once family members learn about the lack of proper training and qualified licensing the results will be epic.

[@excavatoree]

When I worked at Blue Bird, I was amazed. I remember there was one of these large WLs parked next to about a 25 foot (reasonably short) school bus. I asked: "So, I need to get a CDL with all the testing, etc. to drive this (point at school bus,) but I can hop in this big thing (point at WL) and drive off with just my license? " "Yes. It's an RV." "That's crazy."

[@hotpuppy1]

@@n4zou I too hate it when camp grounds won't let people with older RV's or bus conversions in. A lot of people are proud of the work they've done and many are better than the cardboard pieces of crap built today.

[@hotpuppy1]

@@excavatoree Especially air brakes. How many pump the brakes going down a hill like they do in their cars and wonder why they can't stop at the bottom? People should have to be trained and licensed based on the size of the vehicle and the equipment it has. They don't need to train like they are a gasoline tanker, but they should have to prove they know how to drive and care for their larger machine.

[@n4zou]

@@excavatoree It's harder to get a Moped or Motorcycle license today than to drive a huge RV with air brakes. With Motorcycles you've got to take an additional written test and run a safety course on a motorcycle they provide. Many States mandate a motorcycle safety course in addition.

[@bryce2680]

You are getting pretty good with that DDEC reader!

[@danielseelye6005]

It's more like Tyler's getting good with reading it, which considering that reader/dot matrix printer has gotta be at least as old as Tyler, is hilarious. I'm glad he's got it as this will open up more potential clients for them. 😎

[@bej5534]

LOVE THE VIDEOS.. this guy needs his own cable series ASAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

I love the way you two guys can work with each other nicely. That is special. That bus is going to be a regular over there.

[@jamesbulliard3020]

not smoking , usually sign of bad turbo or worse

[@silasmarner7586]

Lotta lotta work making things right from the SotFPO and the SotFPM. Nice nice work gentlemen!

[@jamesbulliard3020]

we had tons of detroit’s ,pit a quart of reg transmission fluid into diesel tank to clean injectors

[@trev9874]

If you wrap the exhaust pipe with exhaust bandage it will make it quieter stops the pipe from ringing

[@danmadden1080]

Shows the value of going to experts like Bus Grease Monkey.!

[@chrisreed26]

Love the Bus Grease Monkey song! My first time hearing it. Don’t know how long it’s been on here but it’s awesome! Safe travels.

[@davefroman4700]

its at the end of most of his video's

[@Lnmwr]

He's had that theme song for quite some time now. This version is actually a redo of the original to update some of the lyrics, I believe is what was said.

[@longliner205a4]

You could probably find pro link readers in antique stores.

[@dadesigns4u]

And my bus starts out the video!

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

Best oil for old heavy duty Diesel,is the Rottella shell oil for Trucks ...🤔👍

[@jcaughman01]

I really like the paint colors on that one better than the darker colors my 94 Wanderlodge has. I just pray I never have that issue with my engine though!

[@areaone3813]

You guys are the king and prince of finesse. Your patient and know just how to wack things with the hammer without throwing it out through the woods to never be seen again like I would do lol.

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

FYI BGM: I know on a ddec 2 series 60 I had, there were two hot wires from the battery box, that powered two banks on the engine. The engine was only firing on 3 cylinders when I bought it. The cause was a corroded hot wire that broke in the battery box. Check the wiring to and from the battery, if you’re getting codes.

[@williamdonohue7470]

I've seen that more than once myself.

[@prreith]

The K&N's are mainly an issue on diesels only because the diesels draw in much more air. The green coolant is a no-no due to cavitation issues on diesels.

[@douglasengle2704]

10:25 Wearing a full hoodie and long sleeves when its 75°F! Must of learned the hard way the rear engine compartment tries every way it can to harm the human trying to make the engine better! As hard as the work on these busses appears, they do look like good very long term serviceable vehicles when being treated by the right people.

[@Tchristman100]

So glad I have a mechanical 8V-71TATAAC.

[@mikemullay5622]

"Help me Bus Grease Monkey, you're my only hope."

[@gotthumbs2235]

You guys could use a set of walkie talkies IMO.

[@jamesthepuerilis]

if buses could talk they would be saying "Please Bus Grease Monkey, please heal my wounds"

[@Tonnsfabrication]

Your new bluegrass song is really good, great tune Tom Feller.

[@davefroman4700]

its been there for more than a year on the end of most his video's

[@Lnmwr]

He's had that theme song for quite some time now. This version is actually a redo of the original to update some of the lyrics, I believe is what was said.

[@br1022]

Check the condition of the transmission hoses at the external filter as these are prone to rusting out at the fittings as they are thin metal crimps.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Damn! I believe that bus has been drove and nothing ever done to it, period.....at not in years!

[@michaelanderson6155]

Scott is now known as "The Wanderlodge Whisperer"!

[@rvfools]

We started out in an 87 Wanderlodge with our Trike in tow! see it on KZbin at RV FOOLS

[@Chuffin_ell]

I’m pretty sure the leading edge of the turbo impeller is corroded, not sand-blasted. Perhaps starting fluid, or just time....

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Nope sand blasted from dirt passing through the air filter

[@paulsshop7839]

Nice looking bus!! Sucks to find these issues right after buying it. Hope the Inj/turbo/tune fixes them all up!!

[@pcspecialistpdx]

When I see K&N on any vehicle I'm looking at to buy, I run away.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

They filter nothing. Idiot lure.

[@AAHKLEE]

AND! they claim extra horsepower while allowing way bigger dirt particles through your engine.

[@tomkrause62]

They work a hell of a lot better if they actually have oil on them.

[@BillLaBrie]

K&N is for winning races. Win the race, rebuild the engine. Fair deal. But see, most people aren’t trying to win races. Most people just want to get to Taco Bell and back.

[@deezelfairy]

@@tomkrause62 Then their just as restrictive as a regular filter. K & N's are junk sold by marketing men. They only flow more air because they don't filter as well. If you want better air flow fit a larger conventional pleated paper type filter.

[@johngulley7864]

Sounds like the motor needs to be overhaul sounds like a little compression for when I hear and a couple bad ejectors

[@waynep343]

turbo bolts corroded. might be time for a Nut splitter. with some mods to allow it to get a bite on flange nuts.

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 Get some irwin extractor sockets make the turbo disassemble much easier.

[@hungryhungryhummer]

Hey I’m early! I’ve learned more about busses from this channel than I have learned anything in school.

[@12yearssober]

I think I’ve learned more in my life than school ever taught me

[@sarahann530]

@@12yearssober School is hard on the stupid

[@dadesigns4u]

“Finally a competition I can win” 😁😆😅😂🤣

[@here-i-am2316]

This is going to be a Hey Lance job

[@mjmcomputers]

The list on this one is adding up quick. Hopefully that K&N didn’t cause any internal engine damage.

[@MoonwolfeConsulting]

Kindly explain the K &N freakout. A properly cared for K & N has been the best investment for the 92 Ranger my son has had for years.

[@Njderig]

8v92s sound really great 👍

[@American_Jeeper]

K&N filters are the absolute worst filters, especially for diesels. I’ll take Donaldson over those any day. If the turbo is that sand blasted, makes me wonder how dry washed the cylinders are.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

You are 100% correct

[@TommyboyGTP]

The problem is that the filter wasn't cleaned and maintained like it should have been, which was clearly obvious when it was removed. A paper filter will do the same thing if you neglect it

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Oiled gauze filters are proven engine killers. Their filtration performance declines in service, unlike dry medium filters. Lusting after an increase of peak hp at redline is nuts.

[@MrBirdnose]

@@wallacegrommet9343 Especially on a turbodiesel -- most of them run with the wastegate partially open most of the time anyway, so intake restriction is not the biggest concern. My experience with smaller diesels is modifying the stock intake also usually results in a massive increase in noise.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

And who doesn’t like more noise?

[@briandavis9975]

I could watch you guys work on the Detroit diesel engines all day long.

[@NebukedNezzer]

k and n filters have caused many engine failures.

[@gregculverwell]

Just hold a clean one up to the sunlight and you will see why. Hate them, but my sons insisted on fitting them anyway because they sound good.

[@michaelb.42112]

This looks like the most complicated profession !!!

[@williamgurtner4759]

Wow, lots messed up, on this Wonderlodge. I could listen to the theme song repeatedly. It's tune is catchy.

[@akashrishi7233]

Ok

[@galegregory97comcast]

I'm glad you guys are up and working again it was starting to look like you quit the business.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Where have you been? I have had buses here everyday for a year

[@marty0715yt]

Scotty - Keep those Bus's rollin!! This is great!

[@DefconMaster]

Damn, Scott, you're quickly becoming THE Wanderlodge guy! Not that that's a bad thing. It's always a good sign when your work is so well respected that an entire community comes to you first!

[@jon7120]

Scott, will you be pulling the inspection covers to take a look at the pistons and liners while you have some of the cooling system and exhaust piping removed?

[@ericrowe7072]

Ahoy PIRATE here out in PNW Somewhere on our local OFFER UP A GENTLEMEN IS OFFERING NEW OLD STOCK 71 SERIES BLOWERS SUPERS AND SLEEVED PISTONS ETC ETC FIGURED SCOTT SHOULD KNOW !!! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS BRO I OWN A 70 MCI 7 LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL YOU HAVE TAUGHT THIS 38 YEAR MECHANICAL ENGINEER XOXOXO LOVE MY DETROIT MAKE IT A GREAT DAY R R R PIRATE

[@steventaylor5713]

Scott the Wanderlodge man , my Grandpa ran Delo 40 W in his 6-71 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,We all know 6-71 is a work of art to hell with the 92's just saying

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Don’t call me the Wanderlodge man. ;) they put to much crap in every bit of space that i need to work on them fir me to enjoy them. Detroit diesel 2 stroke mechanic.

[@steventaylor5713]

@@BusGreaseMonkey sorry The 2 Stroke Man ,if you are having trouble with your 2 stroke Detroit diesel and you have the money and if you can find him maybe you can hire The 2 Stroke Man and his trusted assistant 2 stroke Jr. . They work out of a secret hill top location in Tennessee only known to Leroy the wonder dog and the top Boss Lady Kelly ,,,,,,,,,,,,,what to much LOL

[@vintagemolinetractors3576]

I had no idea they made a DDEC 8V92. Thats pretty cool.

[@EddiCurrent]

Those were super nice back in the day, however they are getting long in the tooth and many will need serious work.

[@geckoproductions4128]

Love your channel Kroil is also a friend of mine. Keep up the cool videos

[@LegacyIndustrial1]

Diaper Demon Doctor!! Keep up the great work. What part of TN?

[@thelastafrican802]

Damn , I like that song! Bus Grease Monkey!

[@denialphasebitcoin5639]

The 90's two stroke

[@keithnewton8981]

Anti freeze colour does not always indicate the incorrect type as antifreeze today can come in different colour but be correct. As long as you do not mix colours. And you stick to organic or inorganic. Never mix. The colour is just a dye.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Rusty gooey old green doesn’t belong in there. Traditional green most rv owners have no clue to add additives for Cavitation

[@garrylearmonth9313]

you need a two way radio from you to whoever is in the drivers seat so you can tell them what you want them to do quickly........ radios now cheap as chips

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome

[@ToomasTelling]

she going to be more scrateched up inside than two ladies after a cat fight at the local watering hole.

[@MrKillswitch88]

As much as two angry cats in a bag.

[@rancherfarmerguy]

This reminds me why I only work on my own vehicles.

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Yes first step is cleaning all grounds and make sure cables are in condition condition.

[@superseries7007]

Looks like the turbo/engine ran without an air filter.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

K and N the nonfilter

[@TheBeingReal]

@@wallacegrommet9343 but it flows air good! 😆😆😆

[@marty0715yt]

Those exhaust flex pipes are like Chinese Handcuffs!!

[@8068]

I have learned something very important watching Bus Grease Monkey... avoid Wanderlodge RVs the same way you avoid COVID-19.

[@bobd3330]

Was just getting to like them

[@simplywonderful449]

This is the kind of thing a mechanic dreams of, as it can be the equivalent of a college scholarship for his kids if he isn't honest!

[@2011joser]

It is truly amazing that after all these years K&N filters are still being sold with no warning about the increased engine wear tradeoff for the increased air flow. No website, channel, or show ever mentions it.

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

I absolutely hate K&N filters. I use WIX or OEM.

[@TommyboyGTP]

If the turbo looked like that, imagine what the internals of the rotor lobes of the blower look like too

[@johnlasley8873]

K&N filters are money in the bank if your a mechanic ! I see a lot of turbo damage, 99% of which have a k&n filter!!!

[@Corey497]

Mann those are some beautiful bricks.

[@vosaaudits]

Thank you for super video. Wow love this bus !!!!!!!!!!

[@radoliz2]

I didn't see a compression test! Before going any farther after seeing the turbo like it is. I would have done a CT to see if the rings suffered damage. otherwise it is futile, throwing all that money at it, when it needs a engine.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

It’s not smoking at all. No oil coming up from the airbox drains. When we bar it over the cylinders push back. It’s got compression.

[@deezelfairy]

Jesus, I didn't know K&N made filters for industrial/truck engines - there's a reason they flow better, they don't filter as well 😔 No place on a heavy commerical diesel in my opinion

[@robnamowicz8073]

Had the K%N fever for awhile, real mechanics laughed at me so I went back to regular Wix and such. We dumb kids will fall for anything,,,

[@surfside75]

Wix is where it's at.

[@alexisdeville3605]

The buyer beware and always have used vehicles inspected by a qualified mechanic!

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Could you just split the nuts on the Turbo and leave the studs? I would think the studs could be removed more easily that way. I just use a small cold chisel and split them apart hitting them on the left so they could spin off if you are lucky..

[@jonka1]

I find a sharp air chisel works wonders even with bigger sizes.